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J Robot Surg2026;20(1)July 30, 2026Journal Article

Comparative analysis of robotic assisted versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a retrospective cohort study.

Matthew L Brengman1, Prajakta H Waghmare2, I-Fan Shih2
1Advanced Surgical Partners of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 23294, USA. brengman@mac.com.
2Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Abstract

Comparing perioperative outcomes of robotic-assisted (RAS) and laparoscopic (LAP) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). A retrospective cohort study was conducted using Premier Healthcare Database, from 2020 to 2023. The study included adult patients with Body Mass Index 30 or higher who underwent elective inpatient RYGB surgery via RAS or LAP. RAS and LAP cohorts were matched through propensity scorin…

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