Lower Complications
Reduced risk of wound and lung complications in selected patients.
Less Pain
Smaller incisions can mean less pain, lower narcotic use, and faster recovery.
Faster Recovery
Shorter hospital stays and earlier return to daily life.
Technology Advantages
- 3D high‑definition vision (10–12× magnification)
- Tremor filtration and a stable camera
- Wristed instruments for precise dissection and suturing
- Ergonomics that reduce surgeon fatigue during long cases
- Intracorporeal anastomosis techniques that can reduce wound issues and hernia risk
Evidence at a Glance
- Lower conversion rates: Robotic colectomy ~2–10% vs. laparoscopy ~14–21%
- Less blood loss: ~60 ml vs. ~97 ml (laparoscopic)
- Fewer wound infections: ~2.7% vs. ~7.0%
- Shorter length of stay: median ~4 days vs. ~6 days (laparoscopic)
- Oncologic safety: Negative margins & lymph node yields comparable to open/laparoscopic surgery
Notes: Summarized from peer‑reviewed literature and internal presentations; individual results vary and patient selection matters.