PT Journal
AU Alkatout, I
   Salehiniya, H
   Allahqoli, L
TI Assessment of the Versius Robotic Surgical System in Minimal Access Surgery: A Systematic Review
SO Journal of clinical medicine
JI JCM
PY 2022
VL 11
IS 13
PU MDPI AG
DI 10.3390/jcm11133754
WP https://macau.uni-kiel.de/receive/macau_mods_00004760
LA en
DE Urologic Surgery; Minimal Access Surgery; General Surgery; Visceral Surgery; Gynecology Surgery; New Robotic Platform; Versius Surgical Robot System
SN 2077-0383
AB Background Despite the superiority of minimal access surgery (MAS) over open surgery, MAS is difficult to perform and has a demanding learning curve. Robot-assisted surgery is an advanced form of MAS. The VersiusĀ® surgical robot system was developed with the aim of overcoming some of the challenges associated with existing surgical robots. The present study was designed to investigate the feasibility, clinical safety, and effectiveness of the Versius system in MAS. Results Seventeen articles were reviewed for the study. The investigation comprised a total of 328 patients who had been operated on with this robot system, of which 48.3%, 14.2%, and 37.5% underwent colorectal, visceral, and gynecological procedures, respectively. Postoperative and major complications within 30 days varied from 7.4% to 39%. No major complications and no readmissions or reoperations were reported in visceral and gynecological surgeries. Readmission and reoperation rates in colorectal surgeries were 0-9%. Some procedures required conversion to conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) or open surgery, and all procedures were completed successfully. Based on the studies reviewed in the present report, we conclude that the Versius robot can be used safely and effectively in MAS. Conclusions A review of the published literature revealed that the Versius system is safe and effective in minimal access surgery. However, the data should be viewed with caution until randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed. Studies on the use of this robotic system in oncological surgery must include survival as one of the addressed outcomes.
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