ReviewInvestigative and clinical urology2021
Robotic surgical systems in urology: What is currently available?
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49 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Novel multiport robotic systems versus da vinci multiport robotic system in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical and oncological outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review of global experiences with Medtronic's Hugo™ robotic system for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Single-port robot-assisted pyeloplasty versus multiport pyeloplasty: evidence from controlled trials.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Use of omentum during robotic-assisted reconstructive urological surgery: a systematic review of the current literature.World journal of urology · 2024Pooled it
- Medtronic's HugoJournal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques.Journal of Crohn's & colitis · 2024Pooled it
- Assessment and application of non-technical skills in robotic-assisted surgery: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Pooled it
- Emerging multi-port soft tissue robotic systems: a systematic review of clinical outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Short-term outcomes comparison of KangDuo 2.0 and Da Vinci Xi in radical cystectomy.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Global research trends and thematic evolution in robot-assisted ureteral reconstructive surgery: a bibliometric and visualisation study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Global research trends and thematic evolution in robot-assisted pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction: a bibliometric and visualization study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Is There a Place for Versius (CMR) Robotic Platform in Children?Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Comparison of Features of Robotic Surgery Systems in Abdominal Surgeries: A Narrative Review Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Recent advances in single-port robotic thyroidectomy: evolution, techniques, and clinical outcomes.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Review
- Global research on robot-assisted prostatectomy: a bibliometric and visualization analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Review
- Robot-assisted ureteral reimplantation using the KangDuo surgical Robot-01 system: a prospective, single-center, single-arm pilot study.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- [Evaluation of the feasibility and safety of a Chinese developed modular surgical robotic system for robot-assisted pyeloplasty].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2025Article
- Perioperative, Oncological, and Functional Outcomes of New Multiport Robotic Platforms in Urology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.European urology open science · 2025Review
- Performance and safety of Kangduo surgical robot versus da Vinci robotic system for urologic surgeries.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Article
- Fabrication and application of continuous douche for Da Vinci surgical robot arm.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
Robotic assistance in laparoscopic surgery was introduced at the turn of this millennium, marking a milestone in the history of surgery. Urologists were early adopters of robotic technology and the indications of robot-assisted surgery in urology are expanding. Over the last 20 years, the da Vinci surgical system was the dominant system in the robotic surgical market. However, the recent expiration of Intuitive patents has allowed new systems to enter the market more freely. We performed a nonsystematic literature review using the PubMed/MEDLINE search engines. The aim of this review was to briefly summarize the currently available robotic surgical systems for laparoscopic urologic surgery. New surgical devices have already been launched in the robotic market and the da Vinci systems have some competition. The innovation of robotic technology is continuing, and new features such as an open-console design, haptic feedback, smaller instruments, and separately mounted robotic arms have been introduced. A new robotic era is rising, and new systems and technologies enhancing patient care are welcomed.
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