title: Unique complications of robotic colorectal surgery.
abstract: Robotic approaches in all surgical realms have seen tremendous growth over the previous few years. Taking advantage of 3-dimensional visualization, improved articulation, and the opportunity for an enhanced ability to suture/operate in the deep pelvis all provide theoretical and real advantages in colorectal surgery. This article reviews the potential advantages and disadvantages, current indications, future directions, and lessons learned for robotic approaches in colorectal surgery.
authors.affiliation: Rebecca and John Moores' Cancer Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA. sramamoorthy@ucsd.edu
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramamoorthy
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Obias
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D059032:Learning Curve; D007902:Length of Stay; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011434:Proprioception; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome