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Colorectal procedures with the novel Hugo™ RAS system: training process and case series report from a non-robotic surgical team

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Background

The landscape of robotic surgery is evolving with the emergence of new platforms. However, reports on their applicability in different surgical fields are still limited and come from teams with robotics experience. This study aims to describe the training process for colorectal surgery with the Hugo™ RAS system of a robotics-inexperienced surgical team and present the initial patient series.

Methods

The training process is depicted, and data from the first 10 consecutive patients operated on for colorectal conditions with the Hugo™ RAS system by a surgical team with no prior experience in robotic surgery were prospectively recorded and analysed.

Results

The team received intensive training in robotic surgery and specifically in the Hugo™ RAS system previously to the first case. Between May 2023 and December 2023, 10 patients underwent colorectal procedures: 5 right colectomies, 3 sigmoid resections, 1 high rectal resection and 1 ventral mesh rectopexy. The first case was proctored by an expert. Median docking time was 14 min and median total operative time was 185 min. The only technical difficulty during the procedures was occasional clashing of robotic arms. None had to be converted, and no intraoperative or postoperative morbidity was recorded. Hospital stays ranged from 2 to 4 days. A median of 21 lymph nodes were yielded in the operations for malignant conditions.

Conclusions

Common colorectal procedures can be safely performed using the Hugo™ RAS platform. Prior experience in robotic surgery is not a necessary requirement, but following a structured training program is essential.

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    Juan-Manuel Romero-Marcos, Jaime-Gerardo Sampson-Dávila, Carlota Cuenca-Gómez, Juan Altet-Torné, Sandra González-Abós, Iris Ojeda-Jiménez, María-Luisa Galaviz-Sosa & Salvadora Delgado-Rivilla

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Romero-Marcos, JM., Sampson-Dávila, JG., Cuenca-Gómez, C. et al. Colorectal procedures with the novel Hugo™ RAS system: training process and case series report from a non-robotic surgical team. Surg Endosc 38, 2160–2168 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-024-10760-8

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