Single-port Versus Multi-port Robotic-assisted Procedures From the Patient’s Perspective: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: single-port system, differently from prior platforms, utilizes a single 2.5 cm incision to accommodate 1 flexible camera and 3 articulated robotic arms. Potential advantages include shorter hospitalization, improved cosmesis, and reduced postoperative pain. This project investigates the impact of the novel single-port system on cosmetic and psychometric patient assessment. METHODS: urological procedure at a single center. Four domains were assessed: Appearance, Consciousness, Satisfaction With Appearance, and Satisfaction With Symptoms. Higher scores represent worse reported outcomes. RESULTS: = .88), despite the SP group (mean 6.58) attaining lower scores than the Xi group (mean 6.74). CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates patients' favorable perception of SP versus XI surgery in terms of aesthetic outcomes. An ongoing study is investigating the relationship between cosmetic satisfaction and length of stay, postoperative pain, and narcotic use.