Comparison of laparoscopic and robotic surgery patients
| Characteristic | Type of surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic | Robotic | |
| No. of patients | 20 | 16 |
| Mean age, yr | 53.7 | 48.9 |
| Proportion female, no. (%) | 14 (70) | 9 (56) |
| Comorbidities, no. | 3 obese | 1 smoker |
| 3 chronic lung disease | 1 coronary artery disease | |
| 1 asthma | 1 diabetes | |
| 2 coronary artery disease | ||
| 1 stroke | ||
| 3 smokers | ||
| 2 diabetes | ||
| Previous abdominal surgery, no. | 2 | 1 |