Training in Robotic Colorectal Surgery

AIS Channel broadcasted live a robotic approach to treat a colonic cancer. Dr. Ana Otero and Dr. Beatriz Martín Pérez guided a resident, Dr. Borja DeLacy, in the performance of a sigmoidectomy. In the last decade, minimally invasive procedures have emerged as an alternative to the conventional open approach for the treatment of colorectal pathologies. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery is one of these approaches that has been steadily growing, and which enhances certain aspects of minimally invasive techniques such as improved visualization and 360º maneuverability. However, various points, such as its oncologic outcomes or cost-effectiveness are still a matter of debate. Studies focus on the differences in conversion rates, length of hospital stay and morbidity. Its surgical and oncologic outcomes are still to be established in order to answer these questions. Unquestionably, robotic surgery has been widely adopted by surgeons over the last few years. In the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, colorectal robotic surgery training is becoming a tool to educate young surgeons. Description: AIS Channel broadcasted live a robotic approach to treat a colonic cancer. Dr. Ana Otero and Dr. Beatriz Martín Pérez guided a resident, Dr. Borja DeLacy, in the performance of a sigmoidectomy. In the last decade, minimally invasive procedures have emerged as an alternative to the conventional open approach for the treatment of colorectal pathologies. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery is one of these approaches that has been steadily growing, and which enhances certain aspects of minimally invasive techniques such as improved visualization and 360º maneuverability. However, various points, such as its oncologic outcomes or cost-effectiveness are still a matter of debate. Studies focus on the differences in conversion rates, length of hospital stay and morbidity. Its surgical and oncologic outcomes are still to be established in order to answer these questions. Unquestionably, robotic surgery has been widely adopted by surgeons over the last few years. In the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, colorectal robotic surgery training is becoming a tool to educate young surgeons.