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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Comparison of Postoperative Pain between Robotic Surgery and Conventional Surgery

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DOI: 10.23977/medsc.2025.060308 | Downloads: 6 | Views: 168

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Xiao Wang 1

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1 Beijing Jingbei Vocational College, Beijing, China

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Xiao Wang

ABSTRACT

With innovations in surgical methods, robotic surgery has gained prominence as a key trend, sparking widespread interest in evaluating postoperative pain disparities between robotic and traditional techniques. Despite numerous studies investigating this aspect, inconsistent findings persist, necessitating systematic evaluation. This study employs a systematic review with meta-analysis to comprehensively evaluate existing evidence. Following rigorous literature search, eligibility screening, and quality assessment of included trials, a standardized statistical framework is applied. A meta-analysis of postoperative pain intensity demonstrated robotic surgery patients experienced significantly reduced 24-hour pain scores compared to traditional surgery (pooled MD=-0.82, 95%CI -1.15 to -0.49, P<0.001). Heterogeneity analysis demonstrated acceptable consistency (I²=35%, P=0.12), confirming study robustness. These findings offer evidence-based guidance for clinical decision-making in surgical modality selection. 

KEYWORDS

Robotic Surgery; Conventional Surgery; Postoperative Pain; Meta-Analysis; Systematic Review

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Xiao Wang, A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Comparison of Postoperative Pain between Robotic Surgery and Conventional Surgery. MEDS Clinical Medicine (2025) Vol. 6: 54-62. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medsc.2025.060308.

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