Yael Berger, Nazanin Khajoueinejad, Sayed Imtiaz, Elad Sarfaty, Samantha Troob, So Youn Park, Da Eun Cha, Thomas M Li, Alison Buseck, Esther Kim, Deborah M Li, Sanghyun A Kim, Carmen F Fong, Usha S Govindarajulu, Umut Sarpel
{"title":"Robotic colorectal resections are associated with less postoperative pain, decreased opioid use, and earlier return to work as compared to the laparoscopic approach.","authors":"Yael Berger, Nazanin Khajoueinejad, Sayed Imtiaz, Elad Sarfaty, Samantha Troob, So Youn Park, Da Eun Cha, Thomas M Li, Alison Buseck, Esther Kim, Deborah M Li, Sanghyun A Kim, Carmen F Fong, Usha S Govindarajulu, Umut Sarpel","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02054-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02054-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While robotic and laparoscopic surgeries are both minimally invasive in nature, they are intrinsically different approaches and it is critical to understand outcome differences between the two. Studies evaluating pain outcomes and opioid requirement differences between the robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections are conflicting and often underpowered. In this retrospective, cohort study, we compare postoperative opioid requirements, reported as morphine milligram equivalents (MME), postoperative average and highest pain scores across postoperative days (POD) 0-5, and return to work in patients who underwent robotic versus laparoscopic colorectal resections. The sample size was selected based on power calculations. Daily pain scores and MME were used as outcomes in linear mixed effect models with unstructured covariance between time points. Propensity score weighting was used to adjust for imbalances. Patients in the robotic group required significantly less opioids as measured by MME on all postoperative days (p = 0.004), as well as lower average and highest daily pain scores for POD 0-5 (p = 0.02, and p = 0.006, respectively). In a linear mixed-effects model, robotic resections were associated with a decrease in average pain scores by 0.36 over time (p = 0.03) and 35 fewer MME requirements than the laparoscopic group (p = 0.0004). Patients in the robotic arm had earlier return to work (2.1 vs 3.8 days, p = 0.036). The robotic approach to colorectal resections is associated with significantly less postoperative pain, decreased opioid requirements, and earlier return to work when compared to laparoscopy, suggesting that the robotic platform provides important clinical advantages over the laparoscopic approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"336"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Federico Polverino, Francesco Di Bello, Simone Morra, Gianluigi Califano, Bruno Marzano, Agostino Fraia, Giuliano Granata, Salvatore Aprea, Francesco Miele, Massimiliano Creta, Nicola Logrieco, Pasquale Buonanno, Nicola Longo, Giuseppe Servillo, Ciro Imbimbo, Claudia Collà Ruvolo
{"title":"Predictive factors of hemoglobin drop after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a single center prospective study.","authors":"Federico Polverino, Francesco Di Bello, Simone Morra, Gianluigi Califano, Bruno Marzano, Agostino Fraia, Giuliano Granata, Salvatore Aprea, Francesco Miele, Massimiliano Creta, Nicola Logrieco, Pasquale Buonanno, Nicola Longo, Giuseppe Servillo, Ciro Imbimbo, Claudia Collà Ruvolo","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02093-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02093-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic surgery provides precise control, allowing for optimal dissection and cutting of tissues while minimizing bleeding. However, a significant drop in hemoglobin (Hb) after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is often recorded. The current study aimed to examine the postoperative Hb drop and its predictive factors in prostate cancer (PCa) patients who underwent RARP. From our tertiary care center's prospectively maintained database, all PCa patients who underwent RARP from January 2022 to January 2023 were identified. For each patient, baseline, anesthesiologic, and surgical characteristics, as well as blood samples before and after surgery, were collected. Multivariable linear and logistic regression models were fitted to investigate potential predictive factors of linear Hb drop or Hb drop ≥ 2 g/dl between preoperative and postoperative day (POD) one, after RARP. Overall, 110 RARP patients were enrolled. Considering the Hb, the median preoperative and POD1 values were 14.6 and 12.7 g/dl respectively (∆ = 1.9, p < 0.001); between POD2 and POD3, no statistically significant difference was recorded (12.4 vs 12.5 g/dl, ∆ = 0.1, p = 0.1). After multivariable analyses, age, BMI, prostate volume, nerve-sparing approach, anesthesia time, intraoperative fluids, intraoperative blood loss, and intraoperative diuresis did not show a statistically significant predictive value (all p > 0.05). The current prospective study showed a statistically significant Hb drop until POD1. After that, a quick stabilization of the Hb value was recorded. This reduction was not correlated with pre- and intraoperative variables. These observations might play an important role in postoperative inpatient RARP management, in both large and low-volume centers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"337"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Abdullah Farasani, Ahmed Ali Jerah, Saleh M Abdullah, Ieman A Aljahdali, Bassem Oraibi, Hassan Ahmad Alfaifi, Amal Hamdan Alzahrani, Omar Oraibi, Yasir Babiker, Waseem Hassan
{"title":"Robotic surgery: bibliometric analysis, continental distribution, and co-words analysis from 2001 to 2023.","authors":"Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Abdullah Farasani, Ahmed Ali Jerah, Saleh M Abdullah, Ieman A Aljahdali, Bassem Oraibi, Hassan Ahmad Alfaifi, Amal Hamdan Alzahrani, Omar Oraibi, Yasir Babiker, Waseem Hassan","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02091-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02091-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The project aimed to conduct an up-to-date and comprehensive bibliometric analysis of robotic surgery to provide a detailed and holistic understanding of the field. Three strategies were employed in the data analysis i.e. search terms were explored in (A) the title, abstract, and keywords and (B) only in the title of the documents. In 3rd part we analyzed the top 100 most cited papers. Vosviewer and R Studio were utilized for detailed bibliometric and network analyses. Strategy one identified 38,469 publications, and strategy two identified 6451 publications from 2001 to 2023. The top authors, universities, countries, sponsors, and sources based on the number of publications were identified for both strategies. The top 100 most cited papers were analyzed, providing the annual number of publications and various citation metrics. Top authors (by number of publications, total citations, h-index, g-index, and m-index), universities, and countries within these highly cited papers, along with their co-authorship networks and dynamics, were examined. Co-words analysis of the top 100 most cited papers revealed the primary focus of these documents across 25 categories. This comprehensive bibliometric analysis of robotic surgery highlighted significant contributions and collaborations in the field, emphasizing the importance of global and collaborative efforts in advancing robotic surgery research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"335"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdulaziz A Arishi, Ibrahim A Hakami, Hassan N Mashbari, Alhassan H Hobani, Hafiz I Al-Musawa, Rana I Abuhadi, Atheer H Maslouf, Mohammed H Matari, Hakema T Albrahim, Maram A Algarni, Othman Iskander, Khalid Alyahyawi
{"title":"Correction to: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of robotic-assisted surgery among the general population in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Abdulaziz A Arishi, Ibrahim A Hakami, Hassan N Mashbari, Alhassan H Hobani, Hafiz I Al-Musawa, Rana I Abuhadi, Atheer H Maslouf, Mohammed H Matari, Hakema T Albrahim, Maram A Algarni, Othman Iskander, Khalid Alyahyawi","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02081-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02081-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perioperative outcomes of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of propensity score matching studies.","authors":"Wei Li, Shou-Jiang Wei","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02038-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02038-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of robot distal gastrectomy (RDG) versus laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) for gastric cancer. Studies included only those that utilized propensity score matching (PSM). A systematic literature search was conducted in several major global databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar, up to June 2024. Articles were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Baseline data and primary and secondary outcome measures (e.g., operative time, estimated blood loss, lymph-node yield dissection, length of hospital stay, and time to first flatus) were extracted. The quality of PSM studies was assessed using the ROBINS-I, and data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4.1 software. A total of 12 propensity score-matched studies involving 3688 patients were included in this meta-analysis. Robot-assisted surgery resulted in a longer operative time (WMD 30.64 min, 95% CI 15.63 - 45.66; p < 0.0001), less estimated blood loss (WMD 29.54 mL, 95% CI - 47.14 - 11.94; p = 0.001), more lymph-node yield (WMD 5.14, 95% CI 2.39 - 7.88; p = 0.0002), and a shorter hospital stay (WMD - 0.36, 95% CI - 0.60 - 0.12; p = 0.004) compared with laparoscopic surgery. There were no significant differences between the two surgical methods in terms of time to first flatus, overall complications, and major complications. Robot distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer reduces intraoperative blood loss, increases lymph-node yield, and shortens hospital stay compared with laparoscopic surgery, despite a longer operative time. There are no significant differences in time to first flatus and complication rates between the two groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Blanc, Carmen Capito, Edward Lambert, Pierre Mordant, François Audenet, Alexandre de la Taille, Matthieu Peycelon, Pierre Cattan, Jalal Assouad, Christophe Penna, Bruno Borghese, Morgan Roupret
{"title":"Impact of robotic-assisted surgery on length of hospital stay in Paris public hospitals: a retrospective analysis.","authors":"Thomas Blanc, Carmen Capito, Edward Lambert, Pierre Mordant, François Audenet, Alexandre de la Taille, Matthieu Peycelon, Pierre Cattan, Jalal Assouad, Christophe Penna, Bruno Borghese, Morgan Roupret","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02031-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02031-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The number of available hospital beds is decreasing in many countries. Reducing the length of hospital stay (LOS) and increasing bed turnover could improve patient flow. We evaluated whether robot-assisted surgery (RAS) had a beneficial impact on the LOS in a French hospital trust with a long-established robotic program (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, AP-HP). We extracted data from \"Programme de Médicalisation des Systèmes d'Information\" to determine the median LOS for adults in our trust after RAS versus laparoscopy and open surgery in 2021-2022 for eight target procedures, and compared data nationally and at similar academic centres (same database). We also calculated the number of hospitalisation days 'saved' using RAS. Overall, 9326 target procedures were performed at AP-HP: 3864 (41.4%) RAS, 2978 (31.9%) laparoscopies, and 2484 (26.6%) open surgeries. The median LOS for RAS was lower than laparoscopy and open surgery for all procedures, apart from hysterectomy and colectomy (equivalent to laparoscopy). Results for urological procedures at AP-HP reflected national values. The equivalent of 5390 hospitalisation days was saved in 2021-2022 using RAS instead of open surgery or laparoscopy at AP-HP; of these, 86% represented hospitalisation days saved using RAS in urological procedures. Using RAS instead of open surgery or laparoscopy (particularly in urological procedures) reduced the median LOS and may save thousands of hospitalisation days every year. This should help to increase patient turnover and facilitate patient flow.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"332"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11374824/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robot-assisted internal fixation of calcaneal fractures versus conventional open reduction internal fixation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Zhi-Yan Cao, Bai-Hong Cui, Fei Wang, Xiao-Gang Zhou, Fang-Fang Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02086-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02086-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted (RA) percutaneous hollow screw fixation with traditional open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for the treatment of calcaneal fractures through a systematic review and meta-analysis. An extensive search was conducted in the following databases-PubMed, CNKI, Embase, and the Cochrane Library-to gather research on patients with calcaneal fractures published up to July 2024. This search focuses on studies comparing the effectiveness of robot-assisted percutaneous cannulated screw fixation versus ORIF. We will include studies published in both English and Chinese. Our screening process adhered strictly to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, emphasizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies. The ROBINS-I tool was utilized to evaluate the risk of bias in non-randomized studies. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4.1. The final analysis incorporated six retrospective cohort studies comprising 247 patients-122 treated with robotic-assisted percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and 125 with conventional open reduction and internal fixation. The findings indicated that patients undergoing robotic-assisted percutaneous cannulated screw fixation experienced advantages over those receiving conventional treatment in terms of reduced hospital stay, lower estimated blood loss, and higher AOFAS scores at both 3 and 6 months. No statistically significant differences were observed between the two methods concerning operative time, fracture healing duration, or the frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopies. Robotic-assisted percutaneous cannulated screw fixation is a safe and viable treatment approach for patients with calcaneal fractures. When compared to ORIF methods, this robotic-assisted technique demonstrated significant benefits, including reduced hospital stay, lower estimated blood loss, and improved AOFAS scores at both 3 and 6 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Standardization of robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy via intraperitoneal approach: insights from a high-volume Japanese Center.","authors":"Shugo Yajima, Yasukazu Nakanishi, Kohei Hirose, Madoka Kataoka, Hitoshi Masuda","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02088-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02088-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the trial-and-error process of standardizing robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RANU) at a high-volume center in Japan. Our urology team performed 53 RANU cases using the Da Vinci Xi system, undergoing five major evolutionary stages. We performed RANU via transperitoneal approach in all cases and lymph-node dissection in selected cases. During the evolution, we adopted a lithotomy position and significantly modified port placement to facilitate lower ureter management. However, we ultimately arrived at a method that minimizes port and patient repositioning during lower ureter processing. By strategically placing ProGrasp™ forceps in the most caudal port, we effectively retracted the bladder and grasped the opened bladder wall during lower ureter manipulation. This approach also allowed us to perform pelvic, para-aortic, and renal portal lymph-node dissection without major changes in patient positioning or port placement. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that some variations in positioning and techniques may be necessary depending on specific case requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"330"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comprehensive review and meta-analysis comparing robot-assisted and laparoscopic adrenalectomy in individuals with obesity.","authors":"Jun-Ming Wang, Zhi-Kai Dai, Sha-Dan Li, Ting-Ting Zhou, Jian-Wei Zhang, You-Guang Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02084-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02084-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of robot-assisted vs. laparoscopic adrenalectomy in individuals with obesity. We performed an extensive review of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases for research on adrenalectomy in individuals with obesity up to August 2024. Only studies comparing robot-assisted surgery with laparoscopic surgery were included. Only articles written in English were included. We utilized established criteria for inclusion and exclusion, concentrating on randomized controlled trials and cohort studies. The ROBINS-I instrument was employed to assess the bias risk in non-randomized control studies. Review Manager 5.4.1 was utilized to conduct the meta-analysis. The final analysis incorporated four retrospective cohort studies with a total of 492 individuals with obesity (261 receiving RA and 231 undergoing LA). The results showed that RA was linked to a shorter duration of hospitalization and less estimated blood loss in comparison to LA. Nonetheless, there were no notable distinctions between the two surgical methods in terms of OT, laparotomy conversion rates, overall postoperative complications, or death rates after surgery. In conclusion, RA is a reliable and safe choice for individuals with obesity. It offers notable advantages over LA in terms of LOHS and EBL.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"331"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Balazs C Lengyel, Ponraj Chinnadurai, Stuart J Corr, Alan B Lumsden, Charudatta S Bavare
{"title":"Robot-assisted vascular surgery: literature review, clinical applications, and future perspectives.","authors":"Balazs C Lengyel, Ponraj Chinnadurai, Stuart J Corr, Alan B Lumsden, Charudatta S Bavare","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02087-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02087-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although robot-assisted surgical procedures using the da Vinci robotic system (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA) have been performed in more than 13 million procedures worldwide over the last two decades, the vascular surgical community has yet to fully embrace this approach (Intuitive Surgical Investor Presentation Q3 (2023) https://investor.intuitivesurgical.com/static-files/dd0f7e46-db67-4f10-90d9-d826df00554e . Accessed February 22, 2024). In the meantime, endovascular procedures revolutionized vascular care, serving as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. In the pursuit of a percutaneous approach, shorter postoperative hospital stay, and fewer perioperative complications, the long-term durability of open surgical vascular reconstruction has been compromised (in Lancet 365:2179-2186, 2005; Patel in Lancet 388:2366-2374, 2016; Wanhainen in Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 57:8-93, 2019). The underlying question is whether the robotic-assisted laparoscopic vascular surgical approaches could deliver the robustness and longevity of open vascular surgical reconstruction, but with a minimally invasive delivery system. In the meantime, other surgical specialties have embraced robot-assisted laparoscopic technology and mastered the essential vascular skillsets along with minimally invasive robotic surgery. For example, surgical procedures such as renal transplantation, lung transplantation, and portal vein reconstruction are routinely being performed with robotic assistance that includes major vascular anastomoses (Emerson in J Heart Lung Transplant 43:158-161, 2024; Fei in J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 9, 2023; Tzvetanov in Transplantation 106:479-488, 2022; Slagter in Int J Surg 99, 2022). Handling and dissection of major vascular structures come with the inherent risk of vascular injury, perhaps the most feared complication during such robotic procedures, possibly requiring emergent vascular surgical consultation. In this review article, we describe the impact of a minimally invasive, robotic approach covering the following topics: a brief history of robotic surgery, components and benefits of the robotic system as compared to laparoscopy, current literature on \"vascular\" applications of the robotic system, evolving training pathways and future perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"18 1","pages":"328"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11341614/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}