Robotic versus laparoscopic versus open hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

J Robot Surg · 2026 · PMC13035557 · PMID 41910840

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showed a trendp = 0.11not close (p > 0.1)

Robotic showed a trend toward lower mortality vs. open (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.15–1.22, p = 0.11; Fig. 4 C).

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a possible trendno p-value reported

Exploratory subgroup analysis suggested a possible trend toward amplified benefits in major hepatic resections; however, this is based on limited data.

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