History of the Robotic Surgical System -- Evolution of Robotic Approaches for Colorectal Surgery -- The Robot -- Perioperative considerations -- Robotic and Patient Positioning, Instrumentation, and Trocar Placement -- Troubleshooting -- Anatomy Considerations in Robotic Surgery -- Robotic Approaches -- The Role of A Bedside Assistant -- Right Colectomy Procedure Guide -- Robotic Left Hemicolectomy and Sigmoidectomy -- Robotic-Assisted Total Abdominal Colectomy -- Low Anterior Resection/Proctectomy -- Robotic Abdominoperineal Resection -- Robotic Rectopexy -- Robotic Transanal Surgery (RTS) -- Single docking totally robotic low anterior resection or pull-through intersphincteric resection -- Complications Unique To Robotic Surgery -- Robotic approaches in the obese patient -- Robotic Use in Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Robotic Training -- Cost and Outcomes in Robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery -- Keeping Realistic Perspectives on Robotic Use - Is it for Everyone?.

This book examines the considerations, drawbacks, and advancements minimally invasive techniques have provided in the evaluation, management, and outcomes across a broad range of colorectal disease and procedures. For some readers of this book, a minimally invasive approach to colorectal disease may add a new dimension to the management of these patients. For others, it is the opportunity to learn helpful tips, specifics about a certain procedure, or to fine tune what has already become a routine part of their practice. Even if you have successfully overcome many of the technical challenges of minimally invasive surgery, the preoperative evaluation, perioperative decision-making, and management of postoperative complications can be demanding and consuming. Wherever you may be on this spectrum, Robotic Approaches to Colorectal Surgery is a useful resource to surgeons. .