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We retrospectively reviewed prospectively collected data comparing bilateral simultaneous robotic arm-assisted TKA (RA-TKA) with conventional TKA (CO-TKA), with a minimum 12-month follow-up period. The primary outcomes of interest were 12-month mortality, revision and reoperation rates, as well as inpatient complication rates. Secondary outcomes of interest were surgical duration, hospital length of stay (HLOS), and functional outcomes after 12 months. The functional outcomes were quantified using the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), EQ-5D-5L index, and EQ-VAS. Each outcome was adjusted for relevant patient and surgical factors. A total of 93 patients were identified for inclusion \u2013 50 in the CO-TKA group and 43 in the RA-TKA group. None of the patients in our cohort died within 12 months of undergoing TKR, nor did any require revision surgery during the follow-up period. 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