Systematic Review of Robotic-Assisted Peripheral and Central Lymphatic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic-assisted lymphatic reconstruction has gained increasing interest over the past few years.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the benefits of robotic-assisted lymphatic surgery based on currently published literature.

Methods

A systematic review evaluating the feasibility, surgical aspects, and both objective and subjective improvements in patients with impairment of the peripheral or central lymphatic system was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. The review was registered on PROSPERO.

Results

The literature search yielded 328 articles after the removal of duplicates, followed by a full-text review of the 29 articles, out of which a total of 11 relevant articles were deemed eligible. Among these, seve

SUBMITTER: Carlotta I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11874190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature