Análisis de la cirugía robótica en cirugía general : recuperación del paciente y complicaciones postquirúrgicas en el Hospital de Especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo 2024.

Abstract

Introduction: Robotic surgery in recent years has transformed the field of general surgery by offering minimally invasive options with greater precision and better post-surgical outcomes, demonstrating benefits such as decreased pain and bleeding, in addition to rapid recovery versus conventional surgery, however, its duration and incidence of complications generate debate about its benefits. Our study seeks to analyze the impact of robotic surgery on both recovery time and complications, providing clear evidence to optimize its implementation. Methodology: An analytical, observational and retrospective study was carried out in patients who underwent surgery using the “Da Vinci” system at the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital during 2024. A total of 135 medical records were analyzed to evaluate variables such as hospital stay, age, sex, surgical time and postoperative complications. Results: Of the 135 patients, 68.9% were female and 31.1% were male, with a mean age of 52.8 years. The average duration of surgery was 72.52 minutes, and the average hospital stay was 1.28 days. A total of 60.7% had no postoperative complications, while 39.3% experienced some, with prolonged convalescence being the most frequent (27.4%). The most common procedures were robotic cholecystectomy (68.1%) and hernia repair. Conclusion: Robotic surgery has demonstrated important benefits in patient recovery, reducing hospital stay and lowering the incidence of complications, in addition, its implementation offers precision and greater control for the surgeon, suggesting an improvement in the patient's quality of life.