Dedicated bedside assistance improves operative efficiency in robotic colorectal surgery: A retrospective comparative study - 08/01/26
Abstract |
Background |
The effect of dedicated bedside assistance on the outcomes of robotic colorectal surgery has not been clearly established. This study evaluated whether dedicated bedside assistance (DBA) improves the operative efficiency and overall surgical performance.
Method |
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 148 consecutive robotic proctectomy and sigmoidectomy cases performed by a single expert colorectal surgeon between 2021 and 2024. Cases were compared based on the presence or absence of a dedicated bedside assistant. Both intraoperative metrics and postoperative outcomes were analyzed.
Results |
The presence of DBA was associated with significantly reduced operation, console, and non-console times in rectal procedures, with efficiency gains observed across most clinical subgroups. Workflow improvements were also observed in sigmoid surgeries despite similar total operative durations.
Conclusion |
The implementation of a DBA markedly enhances intraoperative efficiency in robotic colorectal surgery. This benefit is most pronounced in technically demanding rectal procedures, where skilled bedside support can significantly streamline workflow and reduce console time.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Dedicated bedside assistance improves efficiency in robotic colorectal surgery. |
• | Efficiency gains were most pronounced in rectal procedures. |
• | Dedicated assistance reduced both console time, and non-console time. |
• | Workflow improvements were observed even when total operative duration was similar. |
• | Efficiency benefits were achieved without compromising clinical outcomes. |
Keywords : Robotic colorectal surgery, Bedside assistance, Operative efficiency
Plan
| This article is part of a special issue entitled: MSA 2025 published in The American Journal of Surgery. |
Vol 252
Article 116760- février 2026 Retour au numéro
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