Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery - initial results

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2022 Jun 30;64(3):388-392. doi: 10.3897/folmed.64.e70942.

Abstract

The mini invasive procedure in colorectal surgery is gaining ground as an alternative to conventional surgery. Colorectal surgery has significantly evolved since the advent of the automatic stapler devices and subsequently with the minimally invasive approach. The next logical step - the robotic assisted surgery was developed to satisfy surgeons' needs to the area of colorectal surgery and to offer a new and safer method to patients. The evidence for benefits of its use in this area appears to be promising.

Keywords: colorectal surgery DaVinci surgery robotic colorectal surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Colorectal Surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures* / methods