Safety and oncologic outcomes of robotic liver resections: A systematic review

J Surg Oncol. 2018 Jun;117(7):1517-1530. doi: 10.1002/jso.25018. Epub 2018 Feb 23.

Abstract

The robotic system has emerged as a new minimally invasive technology with promising results. We sought to systematically review the available literature on the safety and the oncologic outcomes of robotic liver surgery. A systematic review was conducted using Medline (PubMed), Embase and Cochrane library through November 12th, 2017. A robotic approach may be a safe and feasible surgical option for minor and major liver resections.

Keywords: liver resection; oncologic outcomes; robot; safety.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Hepatectomy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Safety
  • Treatment Outcome