ROBOTIC RECTOSIGMOIDECTOMY – PIONEER CASE REPORT IN BRAZIL. Current scene in colorectal robotic surgery

ABSTRACT- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is believed to be technically and oncologically feasible. Robotic surgery is an attractive mode in performing minimally-invasive surgery once it has several advantages if compared to standard laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this paper is to report the first known case of colorectal resection surgery using the robotic assisted surgical device in Brazil. A 35-year-old woman with deep infiltrating endometriosis with rectal involvement was referred for colorectal resection using da Vinci ® surgical system. The authors also reviewed the most current series and discussed not only the safety and feasibility but also the real benefits of robotic colorectal surgery. HEADINGS – Robotics. Laparoscopy. Endometriosis, surgery. Colon, sigmoid, surgery. Rectum, surgery. BACKGROUND The 90’s has testified a revolution in surgeries with the advent of laparoscopy. This technique has offered many advantages as shorter hospital stay, less post-operative pain and discomfort, decreased blood loss, less scarring and improved appearance. Laparoscopy has been chosen for many surgical procedures. Despite of the developed experience in laparoscopic surgery,