The rise of robotic colorectal surgery: better for patients and better for surgeons
- Author(s)
- Yeung, TM; Larkins, KM; Warrier, SK; Heriot, AG;
- Details
- Publication Year 2024-02-08,Volume 18,Issue #1,Page 69
- Journal Title
- Journal of Robotic Surgery
- Publication Type
- Review
- Abstract
- Robotic colorectal surgery represents a major technological advancement in the treatment of patients with colorectal disease. Several recent randomized controlled trials comparing robotic colorectal surgery with laparoscopic surgery have demonstrated improved short-term patient outcomes in the robotic group. Whilst the primary focus of research in robotic surgery has been on patient outcomes, the robotic platform also provides unparalleled benefits for the surgeon, including improved ergonomics and surgeon comfort, with the potential to reduce occupational injuries and prolong career longevity. It is becoming clear that robotic surgical systems improve patient outcomes and may provide significant benefits to the surgical workforce.
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Keywords
- Humans; *Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods; *Colorectal Surgery; *Robotics; *Digestive System Surgical Procedures; *Surgeons; Colorectal surgery; Ergonomics; Patient outcomes; Robotic
- Department(s)
- Surgical Oncology
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-01822-z
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