Researchers have found in a new cohort study published in JAMA Surgery that patients undergoing robot-assisted surgery were more likely to experience postoperative pulmonary complications compared with those who had conventional laparoscopic procedures, raising important questions about perioperative management in minimally invasive surgery.

The study evaluated outcomes in a large group of patients undergoing abdominal and pelvic operations and specifically examined differences in pulmonary function following robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic approaches. Findings revealed that individuals in the robot-assisted surgery group required longer and more intensive mechanical ventilation after surgery, and this increased need for respiratory support appeared to contribute to the

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