Robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial gastrointestinal neoplasms: a bayesian meta-analysis & systematic review.
Ashesh Das, Meenakshi Reddy Yathindra, Mujtaba Moazzam et al.
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This systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (R-ESD) for superficial gastrointestinal neoplasms, analyzing data from five studies involving 183 lesions. The study found an en-bloc resection rate of 93.4% and an R0 resection rate of 90.0%, indicating promising outcomes compared to conventional methods.
Key findings
- En-bloc resection rate for R-ESD was 93.4% (95% CrI: 0.856-0.971).
- R0 resection rate was 90.0% (95% CrI: 0.798-0.957).
- Average procedure time was 77.6 minutes (95% CI: 45.0-110.3).
- Perforation rate was 1.2% (95% CI: 0.002-0.077).
Why it matters
Robotic-assisted techniques may enhance the precision and safety of endoscopic procedures for superficial gastrointestinal neoplasms, potentially improving patient outcomes. Understanding the efficacy of R-ESD is crucial for advancing treatment options in this challenging area.
What to keep in mind
Evidence certainty was rated low, and the studies included were mostly non-comparative and small-scale.