[Innovation and development of domestic surgical robot in gastrointestinal surgery]

Robotic gastrointestinal surgery performed by domestic surgical robot started relatively late but has developed rapidly, gradually transitioning from a follower to a strong competitor and local leader, particularly in fields such as single-port and remote surgery, where it has taken the lead internationally. However, it also faces challenges such as low levels of localization of core technologies, insufficient high-level evidence-based medical evidence, an incomplete training system, and a need for standardized procedures. In the future, driven by breakthroughs in core technologies, integration of artificial intelligence, policy support, and clinical demand, domestically produced robotic gastrointestinal surgery will enter a phase of comprehensive development. By overcoming key technologies such as force feedback and precision transmission, reliance on imported components can be reduced, thereby lowering production costs and addressing clinical practical concerns; conducting high-quality clinical research to provide high-level evidence-based medical evidence for surgeries; establishing standard operating procedures and improving training systems to achieve standardized surgical practices; and deeply integrating artificial intelligence technology to enable functions such as intraoperative navigation and enhanced diagnosis, significantly improving surgical precision. Additionally, establishing standardized protocols and ethical regulations for remote surgeries will also help domestic remote robotic surgeries become an important medical tool.