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Robotic-assisted technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery: Experience in Taiwan
Yi-Chia Chen1, Ming-Hsien Chung1, Chieh-Kai Chang1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, No. 1650, Sec. 4, Taiwan Blvd., Xitun District, Taichung City, 40705, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
|August 13, 2025
Summary
Taiwan
Area of Science:
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Robotics
Background:
- Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- RAS offers enhanced precision, reduced invasiveness, and improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Taiwan's pioneering experience with robotic-assisted techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- To emphasize clinical applications, educational models, and future directions of RAS in Taiwan.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was conducted.
- Searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library (Jan 2000 - Apr 2024).
- Included studies on robotic-assisted techniques in plastic/reconstructive surgery within a Taiwanese context.
Main Results:
- Robotic-assisted techniques were successfully applied in microsurgical anastomosis, nerve transfers, and minimally invasive mastectomies.
- Favorable outcomes included improved operative precision, reduced complications, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Taiwanese medical centers have driven RAS innovations, with training models supporting surgeon education.
Conclusions:
- Taiwan's experience validates the feasibility and clinical value of RAS in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Robotic platforms enhance surgical outcomes and expand reconstructive possibilities.
- Continued research and education are vital for technique standardization and surgeon training.
