Application and prospect of robotic surgical system in vascular surgery

The robotic surgical system has been widely used in surgeries in various fields for its advantages over human eyes and hands with a magnified, stereoscopic view, flexible manipulation and ability to filter tiny tremors. The application of the robotic surgical system in vascular surgery is still in its infancy, and many issues concerning the operation techniques and safety need to be explored, especially in terms of the indications, key techniques, standardized procedures and management of intra- and post-operative complications. Of greater importance are the promotion of clinical studies that compare robotic surgical system versus open or laparoscopic surgery in vascular surgery and the collection and analysis of the long-term follow-up data. The evidence obtained from these studies will facilitate the wide application of robotic surgical system in vascular surgery. In addition, the defects in the current robotic surgical system need be improved, such as the lack of tactile feedback, the large size of the mechanical arm, and the interference between the arms. The era of robotic surgery has come, which urges greater efforts in both technical development and clinical studies of the robotic surgical system.