Background: Theoretical advantages of robotic surgery compared to conventional
laparoscopic surgery include improved instrument dexterity, 3D visualization, and better …

Background The most commonly performed bariatric procedures are laparoscopic Roux-en-
Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Impact of learning curves on …

Objective: To establish the first consensus guidelines on the safety and indications of
robotics in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary (HPB) surgery. The secondary aim was to identify …

Background The value of virtual reality (VR) simulators for robot-assisted surgery (RAS) for
skill assessment and training of surgeons has not been established. This systematic review …

Surgical resection is crucial for curative treatment of rectal cancer. Through multidisciplinary
treatment, including radiochemotherapy and total mesorectal excision, survival has …

Background Robot-assisted surgery is today well-implemented in many surgical specialties,
but requires another skill set than laparoscopy. Most often, robot-assisted surgery is …

Due to its advantages over open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, uptake of robot-
assisted surgery has rapidly increased. It is important to know whether the existing open or …

Background Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) potentially reduces workload and shortens the
surgical learning curve compared to conventional laparoscopy (CL). The present study …

Aims In minimally invasive surgery (MIS), intraoperative guidance has been limited to verbal
communication without direct visual guidance. Communication issues and mistaken …

Objective: Virtual Reality (VR) simulators represent a remarkable educational opportunity in
order to acquire and refine surgical practical skills. Nevertheless, there exists no consensus …