Patients undergoing robotic natural orifice transluminal extraction colectomy (r-notec) and robotic no-incision colectomy (r-nic) experienced significantly shorter hospital stays compared to traditional robotic colectomy. The r-notec/r-nic group averaged just 2.0 days in the hospital versus 3.4 days for conventional patients. Both methods maintained comparable safety profiles, with lower complication rates and reduced opioid use. These findings indicate that innovative robotic approaches may enhance recovery in colorectal procedures without sacrificing surgical integrity.
Journal Article by Petropoulou T, Evangelou K and Polydorou A in Ann Coloproctol