ArticleFrontiers in surgery2022
Robotic versus open extended cholecystectomy for T1a-T3 gallbladder cancer: A matched comparison.
Article in Frontiers in surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Robotic versus open surgery for gallbladder cancer: a meta-analysis of propensity-score-matched studies.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparing robotic and open surgical techniques in gallbladder cancer management: a detailed systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Robotic surgical management of gallbladder cancer: comparing outcomes and feasibility of hepatectomy with or without bile duct resection and reconstruction.Updates in surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic Liver Resection for Gallbladder Cancer: Does Common Bile Duct Resection Matter? An International Propensity-Matched Study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder cancer: is skepticism still justified?Hepatobiliary surgery and nutrition · 2025Article
- Outcomes of Robotic Surgery in a Single-institution, High-volume Hepatobiliary Oncology Unit.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The feasibility and safety of robotic extended cholecystectomy (REC) are still uncertain. This study was performed to compare the short- and long-term outcomes of REC with those of open extended cholecystectomy (OEC) for T1a-T3 gallbladder cancer. Methods: From January 2015 to April 2022, 28 patients underwent REC in our center. To minimize any confounding factors, a 1:2 propensity score-matching analysis was conducted based on the patients' demographics, liver function indicators, T stage, and symptoms. The data regarding demographics, perioperative outcomes, and long-term oncologic outcomes were reviewed. Results: The visual analogue scale score was significantly lower in the REC than OEC group immediately postoperatively (3.68 ± 2.09 vs. 4.73 ± 1.85, Conclusion: REC can be an effective and safe alternative to OEC for selected patients with T1a-T3 gallbladder cancer with respect to short- and long-term outcomes.
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