Robotic Gastric Sleeve surgery on Wednesday, May 8th, and I was wondering if anyone has had the sleeve procedure with robotic technology? If so, can you share your experience with me? Recovery time, mobility following surgery, return to work time, etc. Thank you, and looking forward to joining the “Losers Bench” in less than 72 hours!

I read that with Robotics operative time is longer, and leaks and surgical site infections more common. That's with thousands of studies in databases side by side with the standard laparoscopic surgeries. Glad I didn't get it Good Luck!

Mine was robotic. There were 2 very experienced surgeons there the entire time. My time in surgery was normal, and my recovery was as well. My team is fantastic. All of their bariatric surgeries are robotic. It allows for greater dexterity and more arms in there working. Personally, I was comforted by that fact, human reactions are pretty darn fallible. Robot arms are steadier.

This is from the first study I looked up: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4286948/

Robotic vs. standard laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

A systematic review of robotic vs. laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass identified 10 studies, which included results for 2,557 patients (15). The overall major and minor complications did not differ significantly between the robotic and laparoscopic group. The rates for anastomotic leak, bleeding, stricture, and reoperation did not differ significantly.

Edited May 6, 20197 yr by AngieBear

I had robotic gastric sleeve. I was done at a center of excellence. I've had some bumps in the road, but nothing major. I think you will be in great hands! Congratulations!

Best wishes!