Robotic surgery in colorectal emergencies: a systematic review of current evidence
Serena Curia, Christophe Taoum, Guglielmo Niccolò Piozzi, Diana Ronconi Di Giuseppe, Abhijeet Beniwal, Sentilnathan Subramaniam, Fausto Catena, Micaela Piccoli, Jim S. Khan · 2026
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Description
Serena Curia and co-authors review the evidence for robotic surgery in colorectal emergencies, where keyhole methods still rule. Robots shine in planned operations at expert centers. Emergency use is newer and far less documented.
Three databases were searched through early 2025. Fifteen papers covering fewer than fifty procedures qualified. Most work happened at tertiary centers with one robot brand. Right colon removal and sigmoid removal led the list. Cancer and diverticulitis drove most of the cases. Operating times ran longer than standard keyhole work. No complications occurred during the operations reported. The review urges careful case selection for now, with real care.
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| CREATOR | Serena Curia, Christophe Taoum, Guglielmo Niccolò Piozzi, Diana Ronconi Di Giuseppe, Abhijeet Beniwal, Sentilnathan Subramaniam, Fausto Catena, Micaela Piccoli, Jim S. Khan |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |