Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes

Objective: This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of robotic and open-cut forms on postoperative complications in knee replacement surgeries. Method: A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted on four significant databases using keywords derived from 'robot,' 'robot-ass...

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Main Authors: Hu Liang, Yangquan Hao, Wenxing Yu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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description Objective: This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of robotic and open-cut forms on postoperative complications in knee replacement surgeries. Method: A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted on four significant databases using keywords derived from 'robot,' 'robot-assisted knee replacement (TAKR),' 'osteoarthritis,' 'knee arthroplasty,' 'wound healing,' 'knee replacement,' and 'postoperation' from the earliest available records until March 2024. A total of 590 publications were explored, and 16 related randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were analyzed in depth to unveil the role of robots in knee replacement surgery. In this meta-review, different parameters were adopted to evaluate various aspects: operation duration was used to measure the time from the primary incision to the wound closure after the surgery; Knee Society Score (KSS) and Hip Knee Ankle Angle (HKA) were used to evaluate the recovery and imaging features of the knees. Results: Data suggests there was little difference between the two methods except that the operation duration was higher in the robot-assisted group than in the conventional ones. Conclusions: In broad terms, this meta-analysis indicates that employing robotics does not decrease specific post-surgical complications, such as wound infections and painful feelings. However, this advanced medical technology of robots' application helps reduce blood loss and drainage compared to patients with conventional surgery. Consequently, utilizing a robotic approach for knee replacement surgeries may only provide moderate promotion for wound recovery after the surgery. This insight is valuable for surgeons when choosing the most appropriate operative approach.
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spelling doaj-art-d8d08195dee64a66bdf8cb491bbe39272025-01-30T05:13:44ZengElsevierAsian Journal of Surgery1015-95842025-02-0148210271033Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomesHu Liang0Yangquan Hao1Wenxing Yu2Osteonecrosis & Joint Reconstruction Divvision, Xi’an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, ChinaOsteonecrosis & Joint Reconstruction Divvision, Xi’an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, ChinaCorresponding author.; Osteonecrosis & Joint Reconstruction Divvision, Xi’an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, Shaanxi Province, ChinaObjective: This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of robotic and open-cut forms on postoperative complications in knee replacement surgeries. Method: A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted on four significant databases using keywords derived from 'robot,' 'robot-assisted knee replacement (TAKR),' 'osteoarthritis,' 'knee arthroplasty,' 'wound healing,' 'knee replacement,' and 'postoperation' from the earliest available records until March 2024. A total of 590 publications were explored, and 16 related randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were analyzed in depth to unveil the role of robots in knee replacement surgery. In this meta-review, different parameters were adopted to evaluate various aspects: operation duration was used to measure the time from the primary incision to the wound closure after the surgery; Knee Society Score (KSS) and Hip Knee Ankle Angle (HKA) were used to evaluate the recovery and imaging features of the knees. Results: Data suggests there was little difference between the two methods except that the operation duration was higher in the robot-assisted group than in the conventional ones. Conclusions: In broad terms, this meta-analysis indicates that employing robotics does not decrease specific post-surgical complications, such as wound infections and painful feelings. However, this advanced medical technology of robots' application helps reduce blood loss and drainage compared to patients with conventional surgery. Consequently, utilizing a robotic approach for knee replacement surgeries may only provide moderate promotion for wound recovery after the surgery. This insight is valuable for surgeons when choosing the most appropriate operative approach.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958424024874Knee replacementWound complicationOsteoarthritisWound healingPostoperation
spellingShingle Hu Liang
Yangquan Hao
Wenxing Yu
Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
Asian Journal of Surgery
Knee replacement
Wound complication
Osteoarthritis
Wound healing
Postoperation
title Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
title_full Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
title_fullStr Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
title_full_unstemmed Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
title_short Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes
title_sort comparing robot assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement a meta analysis of surgical site wound complications and recovery outcomes
topic Knee replacement
Wound complication
Osteoarthritis
Wound healing
Postoperation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958424024874
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