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Impact of Robotic Assisted Surgery on Outcomes in Total Hip Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The introduction of robotic technologies into the field of arthroplasty ushered in promises of increased precision and superior outcomes over conventional methods. However, the effect on outcomes in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains debatable, particularly when considering the additional financial burden created by the addition of robotics. The purpose of this study is to examine total cost of care, length of stay (LOS), and postoperative complications in robotic-assisted vs conventional THA recipients.

Materials and methods

A retrospective review of the Mariner database was performed within PearlDiver Technologies for patients undergoing THA from 2010 to 2018 (n = 714,859). Patients with robotic-assisted procedures were matched with patients undergoing conventional THA at a 1:1 ratio based on age, sex, Charlson Comorbidity Index, smoking, and obesity status (n = 4630). LOS, total cost of care, readmission rates, and medical and surgical outcomes were examined.

Results

Robotic-assisted patients had shorter average LOS (3.4 vs 3.7 days, P = .001). The mean cost for robotic-assisted patients was $1684 and $1759 less at 90 days and 1 year, respectively (both P = .001). Readmission rates were higher for robotic-assisted patients at 1 year (7.8 vs 6.6%; P = .001), while surgical outcomes were not significantly different at all timepoints (all P > .498). Robotic-assisted patients demonstrated significantly higher blood transfusion rates (4.4 vs 3.2%; P = .001).

Conclusions

Robotic-assisted THA was associated with minimal decreases in LOS and costs as compared to conventional methods. However, robotics was associated with slightly higher readmissions and blood transfusions.

SUBMITTER: Remily EA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8105177 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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