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Comparison of robotic versus thoracoscopic repair for congenital esophageal atresia

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The study is a retrospective multi-center study done in China
EpidemiologicalCecilia Gigena
After propensity score matching, there were 126 patients total, 63 in each group
EpidemiologicalCecilia Gigena
Robotic surgery had longer operative time compared to thoracoscopic repair
ClinicalCecilia Gigena
Robotic surgery had shorter anastomotic time compared to thoracoscopic repair
ClinicalCecilia Gigena
The robotic group had lower anastomotic strictures compared to thoracoscopic repair
ClinicalCecilia Gigena
The robotic group had lower unplanned readmissions within 2 years post-op compared to thoracoscopic repair
ClinicalCecilia Gigena
Robotic surgery appears to be a good option for esophageal atresia repair
OpinionCecilia Gigena