ROBOTIC ABDOMINAL SURGERY: EVALUATION OF THE INITIAL BRAZILIAN EXPERIENCE

Abstract

Introduction: Robotic abdominal surgery has emerged as a significant advance in surgical practice in Brazil, highlighted by improved precision, less invasiveness and accelerated recovery for patients. Objective: This study evaluates the initial Brazilian experience with robotic abdominal surgery, focusing on the benefits, challenges and preliminary results. Methodology: Using a narrative review approach, articles published between 2010 and 2024 were analyzed, extracted from the PubMed, Scielo and Google Scholar databases, which describe the implementation and clinical results of the technology in the Brazilian context. Results show that robotic surgery has offered substantial advantages, such as reduced recovery time and a lower incidence of postoperative complications compared to traditional methods. However, challenges such as the high cost of equipment and the need for specialized training have been identified as significant barriers to wider adoption. Despite the benefits, the expansion of the technology faces economic and logistical obstacles that must be overcome to ensure more equitable adoption. Discussion: The findings corroborate international literature, showing that the benefits observed in Brazil are consistent with global results.
However, it is essential to carry out further studies to assess the long-term cost-benefit of robotic surgery and explore solutions that can reduce costs and improve accessibility. Conclusion: the initial experience with robotic abdominal surgery in Brazil is promising, with the potential to improve surgical results and patient recovery, but requires overcoming economic and logistical challenges for effective expansion.