Is it time to define the scope of safety for robotic resection in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma surgery? A propensity score matching based analysis of a single center experience.

Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg · 2025 · PMC12093234 · PMID 40229192

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a significant trendno p-value reported

A significant trend toward a higher rate of TNM stage I and II after PSM with converted cases was observed.

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a clear trendno p-value reported

In the series discussed, despite the PSM, there was a clear trend towards improved survival in the robotic group, though it was not statistically significant.

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