Open AccessRobotics for Acute Care in Colorectal Surgery
Author(s) -
Gerald Friedman
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinics in colon and rectal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.884
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1531-0043
pISSN - 1530-9681
DOI - 10.1055/s-0041-1726448
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal surgery , robotics , artificial intelligence , general surgery , surgery , robot , computer science , abdominal surgery
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.