laparoscopic surgery

Delayed Surgery in Bowel Obstruction: A Hidden Driver of Mortality and Recurrence in France

By MedXY 04/14/2026

A nationwide French study reveals that surgical delay beyond 9 days triples early mortality risk compared to immediate surgery. While non-operative management carries higher long-term recurrence, timely laparoscopic intervention offers the best outcomes for adhesive small bowel obstruction.

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Robotic vs Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: No Outcome Advantage Across Disease Severity Grades

By MedXY 04/10/2026

A retrospective study of 592 patients found equivalent outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy regardless of acute cholecystitis severity. The only difference was slightly longer hospital stay in grade II-V patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, though this was not an independent predictor of prolonged hospitalization.

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Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Conventional Laparoscopic vs Robot-Assisted Abdominal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 10/10/2025

This review synthesizes evidence comparing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) between robot-assisted surgery (RAS) and conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in abdominal procedures, highlighting the pivotal role of ventilation duration over surgical approach.