The impact of body mass index on outcomes in robotic colorectal surgery: a single-centre experience

Categories: Cancer, Surgical Procedures

Type Article

Journal Article

Authors

E. Hannan; A. Troy; G. Feeney; M. F. Ullah; C. Ryan; E. McNamara; J. C. Coffey; C. Peirce

Year of publication

2021

Publication/Journal

J Robot Surg

Volume

Issue

Abstract

Obesity is an independent risk factor for postoperative morbidity and mortality in laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS). The technological advantages of robotic colorectal surgery (RCRS) may allow surgeons to overcome the limitations of LCRS in obese patients, but it is largely unknown if this translates to superior outcomes. The aim of this study was to compare perioperative, postoperative and short-term oncological outcomes in obese (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m(2)) and non-obese (BMI