The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of observational studies on the safety and effectiveness of robotic gynaecological surgery.
The safety and effectiveness of robotic, open and conventional laparoscopic surgery in gynaecological surgery was assessed in a systematic review of the literature. This will enable the general surgical community to understand where robotic surgery stands in gynaecology. ⋯ The available evidence shows that robotic surgery offers limited advantages with respect to short-term outcomes. However, the clinical outcomes should be interpreted with caution owing to the methodological quality of the studies.