SynthesisWorld journal of surgery2023
Multidimensional Quality of Life After Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of postoperative complications, anastomotic leak, and mortality.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Functional outcomes and quality of life following open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Pooled it
- Quality of life after robotic versus conventional minimally invasive cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer: An Expedited Summary of the Clinical Evidence.Ontario health technology assessment series · 2024Pooled it
- Quality of Life After Robotic Abdominal Surgery - A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.Surgical innovation · 2026Article
- Impact of the surgical approach on postoperative quality of life.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
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- Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery in colorectal cancer management: a narrative review of clinical efficacy and multidisciplinary integration.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Review
- The Effects of Tirzepatide on Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of obesity & metabolic syndrome · 2024Article
- Body image and quality of life undergoing totally robotic versus robotic-assisted distal gastrectomy: a retrospective propensity score matched cohort study.BMC surgery · 2024Article
- Comparing clinical and echocardiographic outcomes following valve-sparing versus transannular patch repair of tetralogy of Fallot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2024Article
- [Robotic rectal surgery].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionMaximizing patients' quality of life (QoL) is a central goal in surgical oncology. Currently, both laparoscopic and robotic surgery are viable options in rectal cancer (RC) resections. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the differences in postoperative QoL between the two operative modalities. METHODOLOGY: This review was conducted in adherence to the PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and CENTRAL databases were searched for articles comparing QoL in patients undergoing laparoscopic versus robotic surgery for RC. Seven studies were included (two randomized controlled trials, four prospective cohorts, and one retrospective cohort) out of which six reported data suitable for meta-analysis. Global QoL and QoL subdomains, such as physical and social functioning, were meta-analyzed using a random-effects model. Risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I and Cochrane RoB-2 tools.
resultsData on 869 patients (440 laparoscopic and 429 robotic surgery) across six studies were meta-analyzed. There was no significant difference in global QoL (Mean Difference:-0.43 [95% Confidence Interval:-3.49-2.62]). Physical functioning was superior after robotic surgery (1.92 [0.97-2.87]). However, nausea/vomiting, pain, and fatigue did not differ between groups. Perception of body image was worse after laparoscopic surgery (-5.06 [-9.05- -1.07]). Other psychosocial subdomains (emotional, cognitive, role, and social functioning) were comparable between groups.
conclusionLaparoscopic and robotic surgery for RC have comparable QoL overall, for both physical and psychological dimensions. Our results may assist the management-related decision-making in surgical treatment of RC.
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