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Patient satisfaction and quality of life outcomes following robotic-assisted surgery: A survey-based study.

Keerthika Muniasamy, Anisha Sivakumar, Kaushik Nattamai Rameshbabu, Aswin Ganesan, Vibhiksha Arun Rajkumar, Gaurav Vijayrao Deshmukh, Sanjana S V, Shivam Sharma

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Keerthika MuniasamyDepartment of Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Anisha SivakumarDepartment of General Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Kaushik Nattamai RameshbabuInstitute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Aswin GanesanDepartment of Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Vibhiksha Arun RajkumarDepartment of Medicine, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, India.
Gaurav Vijayrao DeshmukhDepartment of SNCU, District Hospital, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
Sanjana S VInstitute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Shivam SharmaDepartment of Surgery, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Robotic-assisted surgery has gained interest due to its potential for improved precision, reduced trauma and quicker recovery. This cross-sectional survey assessed patient satisfaction and quality-of-life outcomes in 100 patients who underwent robotic-assisted procedures across various specialties. The findings revealed high satisfaction levels, with 85% of patients expressing positive feedback about surgical outcomes. Quality-of-life improvements were noted in pain reduction, physical recovery and psychological well-being. Minor dissatisfaction arose from discomfort during postoperative stages and extended recovery periods in complex cases. The results highlight the need for enhanced preoperative counseling to align patient expectations, reinforcing robotic-assisted surgery as a method associated with high satisfaction and improved quality of life.

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patient satisfactionpostoperative outcomesquality of lifeRobotic-assisted surgerysurvey-based study

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PMID40230909
PMCPMC11993418

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