Demand for bariatric surgery to treat severe and resistant obesity far outstrips supply. We
aimed to comprehensively synthesise health economic evidence regarding bariatric surgery …

Historically, progress in automation systems has been motivated by the need for
collaborative robots in the manufacturing sector. There is a need for technological adoption …

Background Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) with its advantages continues to gain popularity
among surgeons. This study analyzed the increased costs of RAS in common surgical …

Purpose The utilization rate of robotic surgery for bariatric procedures is not well-described.
Our study identified the proportion of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedures in …

Background: Older patients with multiple chronic conditions are often faced with increased
health care needs and subsequent higher medical costs, posing significant financial burden …

Background Same-day discharge after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is gaining popularity. We
aimed to determine risk factors associated with readmission in patients who underwent …

The prevalence of women of child‐bearing age with obesity continues to rise at an alarming
rate. This has significant implications for both the short‐term and long‐term health of mother …

Importance Racial disparities influencing breast reconstruction have been well-researched;
however, the role of implicit racial bias remains unknown. An analysis of the disparities in …

Introduction Revisional bariatric surgery is being increasingly performed and is associated
with higher operative risks. Optimal techniques to minimize complications remain …

We aim to summarize the existing evidence to compare the surgical outcomes of robotic
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RRYGB) and laparoscopic RYGB (LRYGB) and to determine if …