Colorectal Cancer Outcomes of Robotic Surgery Using the Hugo™ RAS System: The First Worldwide Comparative Study of Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopy.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) performed using laparoscopy or using the Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) system. Methods: This is a retrospective comparative single-center study of consecutive minimally invasive surgeries for CRC performed by two colorectal surgeons with extensive laparoscopic experience at the beginning of their robotic expertise. Patients were not selected for the surgical approach, but waiting lists and operating room availability determined whether the patients were in the robotic group or the laparoscopic group. The primary outcome was to compare 30-day postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo

SUBMITTER: Calini G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987761 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature