Peer Reviewed Article
Published:
February 16, 2022
Five Year Trends in the Utilization of Robotic Bariatric Surgery Procedures, United States 2015-2019
Elisa Morales-Marroquin, Suman Khatiwada, Luyu Xie, Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, Sachin Kukreja, Benjamin E. Schneider, Faisal G. Qureshi, Sarah E. Messiah
Key Takeaways
- Robotic-assisted surgery is one of the fastest-growing technologies in bariatric surgery. This study found significant and accelerating adoption from 2015 to 2019.
- Robotic surgery offers enhanced 3D visualization, greater range of motion, and improved ergonomics, particularly beneficial for revisional surgery or high-BMI patients.
- The study compared robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic outcomes, helping determine when robotic offers meaningful advantages.
- This research was selected as a finalist for the Ethan Simms Early Investigator Award at Obesity Week 2021.
- Dr. de la Cruz-Muñoz has 25 years of experience spanning open, laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgery.
- This breadth of experience allows recommending the approach best suited to each patient.
Abstract/Summary
This study published in Obesity Surgery analyzed five-year national trends in robotic-assisted bariatric surgery utilization in the United States from 2015 to 2019 using MBSAQIP database data, which captures outcomes from nearly all accredited bariatric surgery centers nationally. Dr. de la Cruz-Muñoz is a co-author.
Morales-Marroquin E, Khatiwada S, Xie L, de la Cruz-Muñoz N, Kukreja S, Schneider BE, Qureshi FG, Messiah SE. Five Year Trends in the Utilization of Robotic Bariatric Surgery Procedures, United States 2015-2019. Obesity Surgery. 2022. doi:10.1007/s11695-022-05964-7.
