ArticleAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports2026
Age is Just a Number: Outcomes of Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair in Octogenarians.
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Abstract
Background: Robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair has become increasingly popular in high-risk populations as a relatively low-risk, minimally invasive surgical option. As life expectancy rises, more octogenarians are being considered for surgery despite age-related comorbidities. However, data on the safety and efficacy of robotic repair in this population are limited. This single-center retrospective study evaluates postoperative outcomes and complications after robotic hiatal hernia repair in octogenarians. Methods: Patients aged ≥80 years who underwent repair between 2017 and 2024 were propensity score-matched in a 1:3 ratio to those <80 years based on sex, body mass index, hernia type, and surgery type. Multivariable regression analyses were used to assess differences in hospital stay and postoperative outcomes, with significance set at Results: A total of 302 patients underwent robotic hiatal hernia repair, including 78 patients aged ≥80 years and 224 aged <80 years. The ≥80 group had a median age of 83 years compared with 69 years ( Conclusions: Surgical outcomes did not differ significantly between patients aged ≥80 and <80 years who underwent robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair. Elective robotic-assisted hiatal hernia repair is safe in carefully selected octogenarians.
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