A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis
Strosberg DS, Nguyen MC, Muscarella P, Narula VK. A retrospective comparison of robotic cholecystectomy versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: operative outcomes and cost analysis. Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 1436-1441. PMID: 27495346, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5134-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBile Duct DiseasesCholangiographyCholangitisCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicCholecystitisCholedocholithiasisCholelithiasisChronic DiseaseConversion to Open SurgeryCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleGallbladder DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsLaparoscopic cholecystectomyRobotic cholecystectomyIntraoperative cholangiographyOperative outcomesHigher body mass indexBile leak rateBile duct injuryCoronary artery diseaseLarge academic medical centerLonger operative timeBody mass indexAcademic medical centerHigher total chargesLower ratesHealth care systemDuct injuryPostoperative complicationsPerioperative variablesArtery diseaseChronic cholecystitisOperative timeRetrospective reviewSingle surgeonMass indexPatient groupUmbilical hernias: the cost of waiting
Strosberg DS, Pittman M, Mikami D. Umbilical hernias: the cost of waiting. Surgical Endoscopy 2016, 31: 901-906. PMID: 27334965, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5052-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationSurgery groupNS groupUmbilical hernia patientsEarly operative interventionNon-operative managementBackgroundUmbilical herniaComorbidity indexIndex dateOperative interventionLaparoscopic repairAdjusted analysisHernia patientsSubgroup analysisUmbilical herniaWork absenteeismHealth databasesSurgeryHealth plansPatientsProcedure costsHealth careHerniaDaysMonths