ReviewCureus2023
Advancements in Robotic Surgery: A Comprehensive Overview of Current Utilizations and Upcoming Frontiers.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 136 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
136 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluating Surgical Approaches in Early NSCLC: A Meta-Analysis of Robot-Assisted and Video-Assisted Techniques.Annals of surgical oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Postoperative outcomes of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic pull-through surgery in pediatric Hirschsprung's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Pooled it
- Economic evaluation of robotic-assisted versus manual unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of Markov models and clinical studies.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- Democratization in abdominal ablation therapies: The impact of percutaneous robotic assistance on accuracy-A systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Clear Vision, Clear Savings: Enhancing Efficiency in Minimally Invasive Surgery.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsPooled it
- Trial
- Target trial on the outcomes of laparoscopic compared to robotic-assisted proctectomy in stage II-III rectal cancer.Updates in surgery · 2026Trial
- Non-linear association between AKI alert detection rate by physicians and medical costs.PloS one · 2025Trial
- The Benign COMPARE Study: Comparing Perioperative Outcomes of Benign Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic, da Vinci Robotic, and Open Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Evidence.Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches · 2026Article
- Expanding the Role of Robot-assisted Microsurgery: Implementation, Challenges, and Outlook From a High-volume Tertiary Care Center.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Operative Efficiency and Short-Term Outcomes of Robotic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Single-Surgeon Cohort Study.ANZ journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Patients' perceptions of ethical issues in semi-autonomous robot-assisted surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy after periareolar incision: a surgical technical approach to subareolar dissection in a previously operated field.Gland surgery · 2026Article
- Mapping the global research landscape and knowledge structure of robotic-assisted dental, oral and maxillofacial surgery: a bibliometric analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Emergency robotic-assisted repair in an elderly patient with strangulated hernia and active influenza A infection: A case report.World journal of virology · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence-driven real-time assistance in minimally invasive surgery: a technology-oriented narrative review.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2026Review
- From science fiction to operating room: Representations of surgery and AI in film and their ethical implications.Turkish journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Trends in robotic upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery in Australia: a private sector-based analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Prospective single-arm study of gastric surgery in experimental animals assisted by Kangduo surgical robot.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
76 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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6 authors.
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Abstract
Robotic surgery, a groundbreaking advancement in medical technology, has redefined the landscape of surgical procedures. This comprehensive overview explores the multifaceted world of robotic surgery, encompassing its definition, historical development, current applications, clinical outcomes, benefits, emerging frontiers, challenges, and future implications. We delve into the fundamentals of robotic surgical systems, examining their components and advantages. From general and gynecological surgery to urology, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, and beyond, we highlight the diverse specialties where robotic surgery is making a significant impact. The many benefits discussed include improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, faster recovery times, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced surgeon experiences. The outlook reveals a healthcare landscape where robotic surgery is increasingly vital, enabling personalized medicine, bridging healthcare disparities, and advancing surgical precision. However, challenges such as cost, surgeon training, technical issues, ethical considerations, and patient acceptance remain relevant. In conclusion, robotic surgery is poised to continue shaping the future of health care, offering transformative possibilities while emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and ethical governance.
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