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¹Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK. j.kinross@imperial.ac.uk.

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Robotic gastrointestinal surgery is growing but lacks evidence to justify its cost and widespread use. Future trials must focus on patient benefit, integrating AI and data for improved surgical precision.

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Robotics
Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

Global adoption of robotic gastrointestinal surgery is increasing.
Current evidence does not support widespread use or justify the high cost of robotic surgery.
Innovation and commercial factors drive robotic surgery adoption, promising precision and affordability.

Purpose of the Study:

Critically appraise current research in robotic gastrointestinal surgery.
Define principles for future clinical trials of gastrointestinal robotics.
Discuss the evolving commercial landscape and emerging technologies.

Main Methods:

Review of current clinical trials and translational strategies.
Analysis of the evidence base for robotic gastrointestinal surgery.
Examination of technological advancements, including AI and machine learning.

Main Results:

Existing trials and strategies have not demonstrated clear patient benefit.
The push for innovation and commercialization are key drivers of adoption.
Novel robotic systems aim to integrate AI and data for enhanced decision support.

Conclusions:

Future robotic gastrointestinal surgery trials must prioritize demonstrating patient benefit.
Lessons from past trials are crucial for designing effective next-generation studies.
Integrating data-driven platforms with AI and advanced imaging is key to realizing the potential of robotic surgery.