ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024
The death of laparoscopy.
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48 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Comparison of single-incision and traditional laparoscopic surgery for the risk of incisional hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Updates in surgery · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of robot vs. laparoscopic surgery in urogynecology: current trends and future directions.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
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- Patient-reported outcomes in low anterior resection syndrome: a comparison of open and robotic surgery.International journal of colorectal disease · 2026Article
- Competency, Proficiency, and Mastery: Learning Curves for Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy at 16 International Expert Centers.Annals of surgery · 2026Article
- Effectiveness and feasibility of short-course simulator training for robotic surgery novices - a randomized controlled trial (FastSim trial).Innovative surgical sciences · 2026Article
- Reduced conversion and readmission rates in robotic ileocecal resection for Crohn's disease: a propensity-matched analysis of the Hugo™ RAS system.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: Balancing Clinical Benefit, Cost-Effectiveness, and Accessibility.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Improving hand-eye-coordination in laparoscopy using a virtual endoscope monitor.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2026Article
- da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery: implications for modern anesthetic practice.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Surgical Management of Isolated Adrenal Metastases: A Retrospective Comparative Study of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Adrenalectomy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Long-term propensity-matched outcomes comparing laparoscopic with robotic ventral hernia repair with intraperitoneal mesh.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Physical AI goes to the operating room: are we ready for the Surgical Data Factory?Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Review
- Increase in Pancreatoduodenectomy Volume at Mid-Volume Facilities in the United States: A National Cancer Database Analysis.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Age disparity in robotic colorectal surgery: overcoming surgeon hesitancy to improve elderly patient outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Robotics vs. laparoscopy in spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy in the IGOMIPS registry: when glitter does not equal superiority.Updates in surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe introduction of laparoscopy in 1989 revolutionized surgical practices, reducing post-operative complications, and enhancing outcomes. Despite its benefits, limitations in laparoscopic tools have led to continued use of open surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery emerged to address these limitations, but its adoption trends and potential impact on open and laparoscopic surgery require analysis.
methodsA retrospective analysis used the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) databases from 2012 to 2021. The study encompassed various abdominal procedures, employing Vector Autoregressive (VAR) models to analyze the dynamic relationships between surgical techniques. The models predicted future trends in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery until Q2 of 2025.
resultsThe analysis included 360,171 patients across diverse procedures. In urology, robotic surgery dominated prostatectomies (83.1% in 2021) and nephrectomies (55.1% in 2021), while the open approach remained the predominant surgical technique for cystectomies (72.5% in 2021). In general surgery, robotic colectomies were forecasted to surpass laparoscopy, becoming the primary approach by 2024 (45.7% in 2025). Proctectomies also showed a shift towards robotic surgery, predicted to surpass laparoscopy and open surgery by 2025 (32.3%). Pancreatectomies witnessed a steady growth in robotic surgery, surpassing laparoscopy in 2021, with forecasts indicating further increase. While hepatectomies remained predominantly open (70.0% in 2025), esophagectomies saw a rise in robotic surgery, predicted to become the primary approach by 2025 (52.3%).
conclusionsThe study suggests a transformative shift towards robotic-assisted surgery, poised to dominate various minimally invasive procedures. The forecasts indicate that robotic surgery may surpass laparoscopy and open surgery in colectomies, proctectomies, pancreatectomies, and esophagectomies by 2025. This anticipated change emphasizes the need for proactive adjustments in surgical training programs to align with evolving surgical practices. The findings have substantial implications for future healthcare practices, necessitating a balance between traditional laparoscopy and the burgeoning role of robotic-assisted surgery.
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