Adoption and expansion of robotic surgery across General Surgery in the United Kingdom: a 10-year procedure-specific analysis (2015–2024)

Key Points

• Robotic surgery outcomes have improved notably, enhancing surgical precision and patient recovery.
• A significant increase in the adoption of robotic surgery techniques across varying procedures has been documented.
• Assessment using procedure-specific analysis over the past 10 years shows a trend toward expanding robotic surgery.
• The findings highlight a potential shift in surgical practices, emphasizing the importance of further evaluations.