Use of Robotic Surgery in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Narrative Review

February 2025 in “ Biomimetics ”

Jennifer Novo, Ishith Seth, Yi Mon, Akshay Soni, Olivia Elkington, Gianluca Marcaccini, Warren M. Rozen

Robotic surgery in plastic and reconstructive procedures, like nipple-sparing mastectomies, offers significant promise by potentially reducing surgeon fatigue. Despite these advantages, the adoption of robotic systems is hindered by challenges such as longer operating times, high costs, and limited haptic feedback.

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