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Jefferson Braga Silva1,2, Catarina Vellinho Busnello1, Matheus Ribeiro Cesarino1
1Escola de Medicina, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|October 13, 2022
Summary
Robotic surgery enhances minimally-invasive procedures, offering superior precision for microsurgery. This systematic review confirms its significant benefits across various delicate surgical applications.
Area of Science:
- Minimally-invasive surgical techniques
- Medical robotics and automation
Background:
- Robotic surgery has revolutionized minimally-invasive procedures by enhancing precision and dexterity.
- Microsurgery, requiring delicate manipulations, is a field where robotics offers significant advantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the benefits of robotic surgery in microsurgery.
- To compare robotic microsurgery with conventional techniques across all age groups.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 25 articles from PubMed and Cochrane databases.
- Keywords used: 'robotic surgery' AND 'microsurgery'.
- Filters applied: last five years, human studies, English or Portuguese language.
Main Results:
- Robotic surgery demonstrates considerable potential in enhancing microsurgical procedures.
- The review identified benefits in male infertility, neurological, ocular, otological, transoral, hepatobiliary, microvascular, and reconstructive surgeries.
Conclusions:
- Robotic surgery is well-suited for a wide range of microsurgical applications.
- Further integration of robotic systems is recommended to advance microsurgical outcomes.
