ReviewCureus2023
A Review of Robotic Surgery in Colorectal Surgery.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer in Africa: an outcome comparison endorsed by the Nigerian society for colorectal disorders.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Pooled it
- Robot-assisted surgery in thoracic and visceral indications: an updated systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Pooled it
- A modified Delphi consensus on fusion (laparoscopic and robotic) approaches to colorectal surgery in Asia-Pacific.Journal of gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Robotic Intracorporeal Single-Stapled Anastomosis (RiSSA): Indications, Technical Benefits, and Current Limitations.The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS · 2026Review
- Short-Term Comparative Outcomes of Single-Port Robotic Surgery and Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery in Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Multicentre Study.The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS · 2026Article
- A cost comparison between patients undergoing robotic colorectal surgery with and without a clinical pathway.Cost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E · 2026Article
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- Adoption and expansion of robotic surgery across General Surgery in the United Kingdom: a 10-year procedure-specific analysis (2015-2024).Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Emergency rectal cancer: clinical presentation and therapeutic options.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- ROBO-SURG: perceived robotic outcomes and behavior in operative surgery - a global cross-sectional web survey of training, practice patterns, and perceived clinical outcomes : the protocol.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Robot-Assisted Colorectal Cancer Surgery Mitigates Early Postoperative Immunosuppression and Angiogenesis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Trends in adoption of knotless tissue control devices in robotic surgery.Journal of comparative effectiveness research · 2025Article
- Implications of robotic platforms for repeat hepatectomies: a propensity score matched study of clinical outcomes.Updates in surgery · 2025Article
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- Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery in colorectal cancer management: a narrative review of clinical efficacy and multidisciplinary integration.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Review
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- Robotic abdominoperineal resection, bilateral robotic groin node dissection and simultaneous perineal gracilis flap reconstruction for locally advanced node-positive anal squamous cell carcinoma.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Article
- Robotic-assisted surgical treatment of complex giant incisional hernias: A report of 3 cases.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2024Article
- Ileocolonic Intussusception Secondary to Colon Cancer: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain In Adults.Cureus · 2024Article
- Biochemical implications of robotic surgery: a new frontier in the operating room.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Review
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8 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Colorectal surgery is a treatment for colorectal lesions. Technological advancements have given the rise to robotic colorectal surgery, a procedure that limits excessive blood loss via 3D pin-point precision capabilities during surgeries. The aim of this study is to review robotic surgery in colorectal treatment procedures in order to dictate its ultimate merits. This is a literature review utilising PubMed and Google Scholar; it only includes case studies and case reviews related to robotic colorectal surgeries. Literature reviews are excluded. We incorporated abstracts from all articles and full publications were examined to compare the benefits of robotic surgery in colorectal treatments. The number of articles reviewed was 41 literature spanning from 2003 to 2022. We found that robotic surgeries yielded finer marginal resections, greater amounts of lymph node resections and earlier recovery of bowel functions. The patients also spent less time in hospital after surgery. The obstacles on the other hand are it costs longer operative hours and further training, which is expensive. Studies show robotic approach is a choice for treating rectal cancer. However further studies would be needed to conclude the best approach. This is especially true with patients treated for anterior colorectal resections. Based on the evidence it's safe to say that the upsides outweigh the downsides, but advancements and further research in robotic colorectal surgeries are still necessary to reduce operative hours and cost. Surgical societies should also take the initiative and set up effective training programmes for colorectal robotic surgeries, as trained physicians result in better treatment outcomes.
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