Revolutionary Advances of Robotic Surgery in Urology Field

Abstract

The advent of robotic surgery has significantly impacted various surgical fields, particularly urology, gynecology, general surgery, and cardiac surgery. While the da Vinci robotic platform has been predominant over the past two decades, recent years have witnessed the emergence of new robotic platforms in Japan, now actively used in clinical practice. Currently, the available systems in Japan, alongside the da Vinci, include the Hinotori, Senhance, Hugo Ras, and Saroa surgical systems. This review focuses on comparing the notable functions of each system in urologic surgery, emphasizing the areas in which they differ from the da Vinci robotic platform. The development of new robotic systems is ongoing, promising not only cost reductions but also the introduction of innovative devices and educational systems. Soft robotics, which constructs robotic devices using soft, adaptable materials, has the potential to become central to the next generation of robotic surgery. Moreover, the collaboration between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic surgery significantly contributes to increasing efficiency, accuracy, and safety in the medical field, with more innovative applications expected in the future.