The future of robotic instruments in colon and rectal surgery

Robotic surgery began approximately 30 years ago, growing steadily, and has now become one of the mainstream topics within the surgical literature across multiple surgical disciplines. More recently, robotic use has expanded to colorectal surgery, demonstrating increased usage in the more difficult operations involved. As competition in the marketplace and technology increase and improve, the size and cost of these systems may progressively decrease, and their presence will likely grow. With that, innovative and novel concepts are being introduced at a rapid pace.

Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - April 18, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Avery S. Walker, Scott R. Steele Source Type: research