Background The most commonly performed bariatric procedures are laparoscopic Roux-en-
Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Impact of learning curves on …

We aim to summarize the available literature on patients treated with robotic bariatric
surgery (RBS) or laparoscopic bariatric surgery (LBS) and compare the clinical outcomes …

Background Robotic-assisted bariatric surgery is part of the armamentarium in many
bariatric centers. However, limited data correlate the robotic benefits to with clinical …

Background There are limited data evaluating the role of robotics in revisional bariatric
surgery (RBS) compared with laparoscopy. Objective The purpose of this study was to …

Background Some authors recommend primary closure of the defect before placement of the
mesh. The purpose of this study is to compare laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) …

We aim to review the available literature on obese patients treated with robotic or
laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, in order to compare the clinical outcomes and …

Background While conventional laparoscopy is the gold standard for almost all bariatric
procedures, robotic assistance holds promise for facilitating complex surgeries and …

Laparoscopic surgery is applied today worldwide to most digestive procedures. In some of
them, such as cholecystectomy, Nissen's fundoplication or obesity surgery, laparoscopy has …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has become the procedure of choice for the
treatment of morbid obesity. Robotic sleeve gastrectomy is an alternative surgical option, but …

Patients with obesity have limited access to kidney transplantation, mainly due to an
increased incidence of surgical complications, which could be reduced with selective use of …