Robot-assisted Surgery in the Field of Urology: The Most Pioneering Approaches 2015–2023
Antonio Franco, Francesco Ditonno, Celeste Manfredi, Andrew Johnson, Avinash Mamgain, Oren Feldman-Schultz, Carol L. Feng, Antony Pellegrino, Maria Carmen Mir, Francesco Porpiglia, Simone Crivellaro, Cosimo De Nunzio, Alexander K. Chow, Riccardo Autorino
Abstract
Robot-assisted surgery has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing surgical approaches and techniques that decades ago could barely be imagined. The field of urology has taken charge in pioneering a new era of minimally invasive surgery with the ascent of robotic systems which offer enhanced visualization, precision, dexterity, and enabling surgeons to perform intricate maneuvers with improved accuracy. This has led to improved surgical outcomes, including reduced blood loss, lower complication rates, and faster patient recovery. The aim of our review is to present an evidence-based critical analysis on the most pioneering robotic urologic approaches described over the last eight years (2015-2023).