P-P33 Quality of Life Assessment in Patients undergoing Robot Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy

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Abstract Background Robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy has recently gained attention as there is evidence from high volume centres suggests better outcomes and quick recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life after robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy Methods The study included the first 12 consecutive patients who underwent robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. The RAND SF 36-Item health survey form was used to assess the quality of life through a one-hour face-to-face interview carried out by a junior doctor from a different team with no prior involvement in patient care. The interview was carried out at least three months postoperative period. Each item in the subscale was recorded with a pre-coded numeric value. The comparison was made between preoperative periods' scores defined by the onset of disease symptoms to surgery and the postoperative follow-up score. The SF-36 survey questions were supplemented with additional items such as postoperative pain, emotional wellbeing, and fatigue status. Results Analysis of SF-36 domains showed better quality of life postoperatively than the baseline, as evidenced by the mean physical functioning score from 82.91 to 90 and mean general health score from 37.9 to 69.5 postoperatively. 91.66% of the patients reported that they felt better at the time of study and were happy overall. Conclusions Robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy shows a better quality of life than in the preoperative period, which can be attained in a brief postoperative period.