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Navigating the Robot: RAMIG Practices and Outcomes Unveiled Globally

Researchers explored the global landscape of robot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy (RAMIG) for gastric cancer in a 2020-2023 registry spanning 25 centers. In 759 cases, RAMIG showcased varying techniques and excellent outcomes. Anastomotic leakage rates after total and distal gastrectomy reflected high surgical quality. The study sets a RAMIG quality standard, offering an international reference for surgical practices and perioperative benchmarks. Notably, shorter hospital stays sans perianastomotic drains signify potential improvements in postoperative care.

Journal Article by de Jongh C, Cianchi F (…) Ruurda J et 30 al. in Ann Surg

Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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