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Review
. 2021 Sep;34(5):273-279.
doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1726352. Epub 2021 Sep 3.

Safety with Innovation in Colon and Rectal Robotic Surgery

Deborah S Keller  1 , Christina N Jenkins  2
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Review

Safety with Innovation in Colon and Rectal Robotic Surgery

Deborah S Keller et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Robotic colorectal surgery has been touted as a possible way to overcome the limitations of laparoscopic surgery and has shown promise in rectal resections, thus shifting traditional open surgeons to a minimally invasive approach. The safety, efficacy, and learning curve have been established for most colorectal applications. With this and a robust sales and marketing model, utilization of the robot for colorectal surgery continues to grow steadily. However, this disruptive technology still requires standards for training, privileging and credentialing, and safe implementation into clinical practice.

Keywords: colorectal surgery; robotic colorectal surgery; robotic surgery; robotic training; safety; surgical innovation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest None declared.

Figures

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Surgical skills simulation checklist.
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Robotic surgical credentialing.
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Robotic simulation model. Simulation from mimic technologies (Seattle, WA).
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