Retrospective study comparing robotic versus open approaches for genitourinary fistula repair

Key Points

• This study aims to compare the effectiveness and outcomes of robotic-assisted versus open surgery for genitourinary fistula repair.
• Retrospective analysis of surgical outcomes for fistula repairs
• Comparison of robotic-assisted versus open surgical techniques
• Assessment of success rates and complications
• Evaluation of factors influencing the choice of surgical approach
• Both approaches show high and comparable success rates
• Robotic approach associated with more complex cases
• Higher flap utilisation in robotic repairs
• Slightly greater blood loss observed in robotic surgery without impact on outcomes

Abstract