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BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
Volume 28, Issue 1, Pages 225-232Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.12.001
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Endoscopic; Surgery; Robotic; da Vinci
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Robotic systems were introduced 15 years ago to support complex endoscopic procedures. The technology is increasingly used in gastro-intestinal surgery. In this article, literature on experimental- and clinical research is reviewed and ergonomic issues are discussed. Methods: literature review was based on Medline search using a large variety of search terms, including e.g. robot(ic), randomized, rectal, oesophageal, ergonomics. Review articles on relevant topics are discussed with preference. Results: There is abundant evidence of supremacy in performing complex endoscopic surgery tasks when using the robot in an experimental setting. There is little high-level evidence so far on translation of these merits to clinical practice. Discussion: Robotic systems may appear helpful in complex gastrointestinal surgery. Moreover, dedicated computer based technology integrated in telepresence systems opens the way to integration of planning, diagnostics and therapy. The first high tech add-ons such as near infrared technology are under clinical evaluation. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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