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. 2020 Mar-Apr;117(2):149-153.

Use of Robotic Technology in the Management of Complex Colorectal Pathology

Claire Wunker  1 , Grace Montenegro  1
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Use of Robotic Technology in the Management of Complex Colorectal Pathology

Claire Wunker et al. Mo Med. 2020 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Use of robotic surgery is increasing in multiple surgical specialties including colorectal. We argue that the improved visualization and better instrumentation outweigh the increased cost and operating room time. However, the indications for its use are not clearly defined. This is especially true in complex pathologies such as rectal cancer and complicated diverticulitis. We explore the limited clinical data on the subject to support or dismiss the use of this currently developing technology.

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Laparoscopic surgery has been used for over two decades in the field of colon and rectal surgery.
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