Does minimally invasive surgery reduce surgical site infections in patients undergoing surgery?
Minimally invasive surgery is associated with a reduced risk of surgical site infections within 30 days post-operation.
The proportion of patients developing SSIs within 30 days after surgery can be substantial and depends on the type of surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is significantly associated with reduced odds of SSIs. This advantage should be considered when assessing the overall benefits of minimally invasive techniques.
Gandaglia et al. (2014) studied this question.