Key result
New multicenter study protocol evaluates the cost-effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery.
Why the study?
Studies addressing the impact of costs of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery on quality of life in general surgery are scarce.
Is robotic surgery more cost-effective than laparoscopic surgery for general surgical procedures?
Observational (n=60)
Yes
Is robotic surgery more cost-effective than laparoscopic surgery for general surgical procedures?
This protocol outlines a prospective, multicenter observational study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery across multiple general surgery procedures in Spain.
Robotic rectal resection may prove cost-effective despite higher costs; leaves open generalizability pending randomized confirmation.
Background: The studies which address the impact of costs of robotic vs. laparoscopic approach on quality of life (cost-effectiveness studies) are scares in general surgery. Methods: The Spanish national study on cost-effectiveness differences among robotic and laparoscopic surgery (ROBOCOSTES) is designed as a prospective, multicentre, national, observational study. The aim is to determine in which procedures robotic surgery is more cost-effective than laparoscopic surgery. Several surgical operations and patient populations will be evaluated (distal pancreatectomy, gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, inguinal hernioplasty, rectal resection for cancer, Heller cardiomiotomy and Nissen procedure). Discussion: The results of this study will demonstrate which treatment (laparoscopic or robotic) and in which population is more cost-effective. This study will also assess the impact of previous surgical experience on main outcomes.
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Ielpo et al. (2022) conducted an observational in General surgery procedures (e.g., pancreatectomy, gastrectomy, rectal resection) (n=60). Robotic surgery vs. Laparoscopic surgery was evaluated on Incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained. This is a study protocol for a prospective, multicenter observational study designed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery; no clinical results are reported.
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