Robotic colorectal surgery using the Senhance^® robotic system: a single center experience

Area of Science:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Surgical Robotics
• Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

• Robotic systems offer potential advantages in minimally invasive surgery.
• The Senhance® robotic system is a newer platform for complex procedures.
• Evaluating initial experiences with new robotic platforms is crucial for adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the initial clinical experience with the Senhance® robotic system in colorectal surgery.
• To evaluate the safety and feasibility of robotic-assisted colorectal procedures.
• To analyze perioperative outcomes of colorectal surgery using the Senhance® system.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.
• Inclusion of patients who underwent colorectal surgery between November 2018 and November 2020.
• Assessment of perioperative, intraoperative, and short-term postoperative outcomes.

Main Results:

• 57 patients underwent colorectal surgery (84.2% for cancer).
• Low conversion rate (3.4%) and no intraoperative complications.
• Postoperative complications occurred in 12.3% of patients, with no mortality.

Conclusions:

• The Senhance® robotic system is safe and feasible for colon and rectal surgery.
• Further randomized controlled trials are warranted.
• Comparison with laparoscopic and other robotic colorectal surgery is recommended.