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ReviewJournal of robotic surgery2023

Revolutionizing orthopedics: a comprehensive review of robot-assisted surgery, clinical outcomes, and the future of patient care.

Carlos Suarez-Ahedo, Alberto Lopez-Reyes, Carlos Martinez-Armenta, Laura E Martinez-Gomez, Gabriela A Martinez-Nava, Carlos Pineda, David R Vanegas-Contla, Benjamin Domb

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Review in Journal of robotic surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Vision-based augmented reality guidance for setting up robot-assisted spine surgery.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2026
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  4. Increasing Utilization Trends of Robotic Assistance in Orthopaedic Surgery.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026
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  10. Robot-assisted versus conventional percutaneous screw fixation in calcaneal fractures: a retrospective analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025
    Review
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  14. The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery: A Scoping Review.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Carlos Suarez-AhedoInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico. drsuarezahedo@gmail.com.
Alberto Lopez-ReyesInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
Carlos Martinez-ArmentaInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
Laura E Martinez-GomezInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
Gabriela A Martinez-NavaInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
Carlos PinedaInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
David R Vanegas-ContlaInstituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City, Mexico.
Benjamin DombAmerican Hip Institute, Des Plaines, IL, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery (RAOS) is revolutionizing the field, offering the potential for increased accuracy and precision and improved patient outcomes. This comprehensive review explores the historical perspective, current robotic systems, advantages and limitations, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, future developments, and innovation in RAOS. Based on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and recent studies, this article highlights the most significant findings and compares RAOS to conventional techniques. As robotic-assisted surgery continues to evolve, clinicians and researchers must stay informed and adapt their practices to provide optimal patient care. Evidence from published studies corroborates these claims, highlighting superior component positioning, decreased incidence of complications, and heightened patient satisfaction. However, challenges such as costs, learning curves, and technical issues must be resolved to fully capitalize on these advantages.

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Orthopedic ProceduresRobotic Surgical ProceduresForecastingHumansPatient CarePatient SatisfactionAugmented realityNavigated-orthopedic surgeryRobotic-assisted orthopedic surgeryTotal hip arthroplastyTotal knee arthroplastyVirtual reality

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