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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Robotic surgery is increasingly adopted for colorectal procedures.
  • Evaluating the safety and efficacy of robotic colorectal surgery in adults is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the safety and efficacy of robotic versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery in adults.
  • To analyze key surgical outcomes including operative time, blood loss, and complications.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of PubMed and Embase databases.
  • Inclusion of clinical trials and observational studies in adult populations.
  • Statistical analysis of operative time, length of stay, blood loss, lymph nodes harvested, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Robotic surgery showed lower estimated blood loss but longer operative times.
  • A higher conversion rate to open laparotomy was observed in the robotic group.
  • No significant differences in lymph node yield, length of stay, or overall complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic colorectal surgery is comparable in safety and efficacy to laparoscopic approaches.
  • Longer operative times and increased conversion rates are associated with robotic surgery.
  • Further research on cost-effectiveness is necessary before widespread adoption.