Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
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Comparative Study
Robotic vs laparoscopic posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy.
To compare robotic vs laparoscopic posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy with regard to perioperative outcomes. ⋯ Our study shows that, beyond the learning curve for experienced laparoscopic surgeons, robotic posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy shortens the skin-to-skin operative time compared with the laparoscopic approach. Our results also suggest that the immediate postoperative pain may be less severe for patients who undergo robotic posterior retroperitoneal adrenalectomy.