Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients in Laparoscopic and Robotic Groups
| Laparoscopic (n = 21) | Robotic (n = 21) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender: male/female | 12 (57%)/9 (43%) | 10 (48%)/11 (52%) | .76 |
| Median age (mean, range) (y) | 62 (61.9, 48–79) | 60 (58.3, 41–73) | .21 |
| Median BMIa (mean, range) (kg/m2) | 27 (28.4, 20–38) | 25 (25.8, 20–37) | .23 |
| Prior abdominal surgery | 4 (19%) | 6 (29%) | .71 |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Hypertension | 9 (43%) | 8 (38%) | >.99 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 10 (48%) | 9 (43%) | >.99 |
| Diabetes | 8 (38%) | 5 (24%) | .5 |
| Smoker | 3 (14%) | 3 (14%) | >.99 |
| CADa | 4 (19%) | 1 (5%) | .34 |
| COPDa | 0 | 2 (10%) | .48 |
| IBDa | 0 | 1 (5%) | >.99 |
| Cirrhosis | 1 (5%) | 0 | >.99 |
a
BMI = body mass index; CAD = coronary artery disease; COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; IBD = inflammatory bowel disease.