Plastic and reconstructive robotic microsurgery--a review of current practices

Area of Science:

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Medical Robotics

Background:

• Robotic technology is increasingly integrated into various medical specialties.
• Its current role in plastic and reconstructive surgery requires comprehensive evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current state of robotic applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• To assess the evidence supporting robotic procedures in this field.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and Medline.
• Key search terms were employed to cover the breadth of plastic and reconstructive practice.

Main Results:

• Twenty-eight publications specifically addressing robotic plastic and reconstructive procedures were identified and analyzed.
• The reviewed literature forms the basis for understanding current robotic capabilities.

Conclusions:

• Current evidence indicates that robotic surgery is comparable to conventional techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• The expanding applications of robotics hold potential for enhancing patient outcomes in the field.