Robotics for Acute Care in Colorectal Surgery

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-3-2021

Publication Title

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Volume

34

Issue

5

First page number:

328

Last page number:

333

Abstract

Robotic surgery is growing exponentially in elective colorectal procedures, but utilization of robotics in urgent and emergency procedures remains low. Robotic surgery can be safely utilized for the management of several acute colorectal operations such as anastomotic leaks, perforated diverticulitis, and more. This chapter discusses safe access principles and planning, as well as technical aspects of these complex procedures, and the pathway to building a 24/7 robotic access culture.

Keywords

Acute care surgery; Emergency surgery; Robotic surgery; Anastomotic leak; Perforated diverticulitis

Disciplines

Gastroenterology | Surgery

Language

English

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