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Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy
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Robotic splenectomy with Hugo-Ras™ system: first worldwide report
Claudia Tempesta1, Tommaso Farolfi2, Domenico Marchi2
1Department of General Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, 00128, Rome, Italy. claudia.tempesta@unicampus.it.
Updates in Surgery
|September 24, 2025
Summary
This study details the first global robotic splenectomy using Medtronic
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Robotics
- General Surgery
Background:
- Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) offers enhanced precision and ergonomics in general surgery.
- Medtronic's Hugo-RAS™ system is new to the competitive robotic surgery field.
- Limited clinical data exists for Hugo-RAS™ in general surgery procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first global experience of robotic splenectomy using the Hugo RAS™ system.
- To describe the surgical technique, trocar placement, and docking setup for robotic splenectomy.
- To evaluate the safety and outcomes of robotic splenectomy with the Hugo RAS™ system.
Main Methods:
- A robotic splenectomy was performed using the Hugo RAS™ system by an experienced surgeon.
- Detailed descriptions of trocar placement and docking procedures were provided.
- Surgical technique was documented step-by-step.
Main Results:
- The procedure was completed without intraoperative or postoperative complications.
- Total operative time was 155 minutes, with 12 minutes docking time and 114 minutes console time.
- No complications, fever, or biochemical alterations were noted within 30 days (Clavien-Dindo classification).
- Three-month follow-up confirmed the patient's clinical well-being.
Conclusions:
- Robotic splenectomy using the Hugo RAS™ system is safe and feasible.
- Favorable intraoperative and postoperative outcomes were achieved.
- Results are comparable to existing literature for robotic splenectomy.
