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Ficarra V, Rossanese M, Giannarini G, Longo N, Viganò S, Russo D, Sorce G, Simonato A, Bartoletti R, Crestani A, Di Trapani E. Evaluation of Clinical Research on Novel Multiport Robotic Platforms for Urological Surgery According to the IDEAL Framework: A Systematic Review of the Literature. EUR UROL SUPPL 2024; 67:7-25. [PMID: 39100226 PMCID: PMC11293526 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2024.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Background and objective Several novel multiport robotic systems have been developed and introduced in clinical practice after regulatory approval. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the evolution status of novel robotic platforms approved for clinical use in urological surgery according to the IDEAL framework. Methods A systematic review was conducted using the Medline and Scopus databases according to the updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (CRD42024503227). Comparative or noncomparative studies reporting on any urological procedures performed with novel robotic platforms (Hugo RAS; Versius, KangDuo, Senhance, REVO-I, Avatera, Hinotori, Dexter, or Toumai) were selected and included in the analysis. Key findings and limitations Seventy-four eligible studies were included, of which 67 (90.5%) were noncomparative surgical series representing developmental or explorative studies according to the IDEAL criteria. Only one randomised controlled trial (comparing KangDuo vs da Vinci robot-assisted partial nephrectomy) was included. The trial showed comparable perioperative outcomes between the two robotic systems. Four studies assessed clinical outcomes for patients undergoing urological procedures using a REVO-I (1 study), Senhance (2 studies), or Hinotori (1 study) system in comparison to the same procedures performed using a da Vinci system. All studies revealed outcomes comparable to those with the da Vinci system. Limitations include the small sample size in all studies, and assessment of first-generation novel platforms versus the fourth-generation multiarm da Vinci system in most of the comparative studies. Conclusions and clinical implications A few poor-quality studies have compared the use of novel robotic platforms to da Vinci systems in urological surgery and demonstrated comparable results. Most studies can be classified as developmental or explorative, representing the initial steps of clinical research. Large multicentre series are needed to understand whether these novel robots could offer advantages beyond cost reductions over the da Vinci systems. Patient summary We reviewed research on new robotic systems for surgery in urology. Several studies have shown the feasibility and safety of these new robots during the most common procedures. Very few studies have assessed clinical outcomes with the new robots in comparison to the reference standard, which is a fourth-generation da Vinci robot. Large multicentre studies are needed to understand whether the new robots could offer advantages other than cost savings over the da Vinci robot.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vincenzo Ficarra
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Urologic Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Department of Oncology, Urologic Section, AOU G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Gaetano Barresi Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Urology Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Sciences of Reproduction and Odontostomatology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Gaetano Barresi Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Urology Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Gaetano Barresi Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Urology Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Urologic Section, AOU G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care, Urology Unit, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, Urology Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Gaetano Barresi Department of Human and Paediatric Pathology, Urology Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Paciotti M, Bravi CA, Piramide F, Mottaran A, Sarchi L, Dell'oglio P, Turri F, DI Maida F, Liakos N, Andras I, Covas Moschovas M, Wenzel M, Sorce G, Wurnschimmel C, Lambert E, DE Groote R, Larcher A. Urological surgery with the Hugo RAS™ System: insights into system adaptability. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2024; 76:267-270. [PMID: 38742562 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.24.05879-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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- Marco Paciotti
- Department of Urology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy -
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- Department of Urology, Northampton General Hospital, Northampton, UK
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- Division of Urology, Department of Oncology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Urology, IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Oncologic Minimally Invasive Urology and Andrology, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, Department of Urology, Urological Research Institute (URI), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Melle, Belgium
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, Department of Urology, Urological Research Institute (URI), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Rebuffo S, Ticonosco M, Ruvolo CC, Pissavini A, Balestrazzi E, Paciotti M, Frego N, Sorce G, Belmonte M, Lores MP, Piro A, Piramide F, Bravi CA, De Groote R, Mottrie A, De Naeyer G. Robot-Assisted Pyeloplasty with HUGO™ Robotic System: Initial Experience and Optimal Surgical Set-Up at a Tertiary Referral Robotic Center. J Endourol 2024; 38:323-330. [PMID: 38269425 DOI: 10.1089/end.2023.0598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Background: In February 2021 Medtronic® (Minneapolis, MN) launched the HUGO™ Robot-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in the global market. The aim of the current study is to describe the first case series and the optimal setup of robot-assisted pyeloplasty procedure, performed with HUGO RAS system in a tertiary referral robotic center. Methods: Data from consecutive patients who underwent robot-assisted pyeloplasty at Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital (Aalst, Belgium) were recorded. Baseline characteristics, and perioperative and surgical outcomes were collected. Results: Overall, 10 robot-assisted pyeloplasties were performed (October 2022-September 2023). Based on our expertise, the following minor setting changes have been made, relative to the official setup guide: the endoscope port and, subsequently, the left and right-hand ports were positioned more laterally. Additionally, the reserve/4th port was placed more laterally and cranially, and adjusted the arm cart's tilt angle, reducing it from -30° to -15°. The median docking time was 8 (interquartile range [IQR]: 7.2-9.8) minutes, and the median active console time was 89.5 (80.0-95.8) minutes. No conversion to open/laparoscopic surgery or perioperative complications was encountered. A single technical problem was recorded in 1 (10%) procedure. Specifically, one arm was blocked, and the procedure was accomplished with three arms without compromising the procedure success. Conclusions: This study represents the first worldwide series of robot-assisted pyeloplasty performed with the HUGO RAS system and shows promising results. The procedure might be safely performed with this robotic platform achieving optimal perioperative outcomes.
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- Silvia Rebuffo
- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Policlinico San Martino Hospital, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Ospedale Policlinico e Nuovo Ospedale Civile S.Agostino Estense Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, School of Medicine, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Humanitas Research Hospital- IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Humanitas Research Hospital- IRCCS, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Unit of Urology, Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Ospedale Policlinico e Nuovo Ospedale Civile S.Agostino Estense Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Oncology, Division of Urology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Urology, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
- ORSI Academy, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
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Ngu JCY, Lin CCW, Sia CJY, Teo NZ. A narrative review of the Medtronic Hugo RAS and technical comparison with the Intuitive da Vinci robotic surgical system. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:99. [PMID: 38413488 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01838-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Abstract
Medtronic launched the Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in 2021, offering a modular alternative to the incumbent market leader in surgical robotics, the Intuitive da Vinci (dV) surgical system. A detailed technical review of the Hugo RAS was conducted to explore the strengths and weaknesses of this new robotic surgical system. Each component of the system-vision tower, arm cart, and surgeon console-was compared against the existing dV systems. The docking process, instrumentation, and external arm movement trajectories were analyzed. The modular Hugo RAS provides the possibility of operating using up to four arm carts. It has certain design features that are unique to itself, and others that have been implemented to address the shortcomings of the dV Si. While Medtronic's first-generation robot offers distinct advantages over the older Intuitive systems, the true test of its mettle will be its performance compared to the latest dV Xi.
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- James Chi-Yong Ngu
- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore.
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, 2 Simei Street 3, Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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