Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy in children is associated with faster gastrointestinal recovery: a comparative study

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This study compares robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy outcomes in pediatric patients.
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The robotic group had a longer median operative time of 2:22 hours compared to 1:33 hours for the pre-robotic group.
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Patients in the robotic group experienced a shorter hospital stay, averaging 2 days versus 4 days for the pre-robotic group.
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Early gastrointestinal recovery was significantly better in the robotic group, with 100% achieving early oral feeding within 24 hours.
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Postoperative complications were rare and comparable between both surgical approaches, indicating safety in robotic-assisted cholecystectomy.

Frontiers In Pediatrics

by M. Di Mitri, M. M. Cantagalli, A. Morabito, A. Brucculeri, J. Belli1, S. Muscolino, R. Lo Piccolo, M. Di Maurizio, E. Ciardini, R. Coletta
July 6, 2026

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