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Publication Name World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID 119472
Country Greece
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ISSN 1948-9366 (online)
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Website http://www.wjgnet.com
Category Transplantation
Manuscript Type Minireviews
Article Title Robotic liver transplantation surgery: A comprehensive review of minimally invasive techniques, surgical and educational advancements
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Sofia Rozani, Kirykos Pliatsikas and Vasileios Vougas
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Sofia Rozani http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4465-022X
Kirykos Pliatsikas http://orcid.org/0009-0005-6384-7553
Vasileios Vougas http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3988-3333
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Sofia Rozani, Academic Fellow, MD, PhD, Research Fellow, 2nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieio University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Vas Sofias Street 76, Athens 11528, Greece. sofrozan@gmail.com
Key Words Liver surgery; Transplantation; Robotics; Artificial intelligence; Hepatectomy
Core Tip Robotic liver transplantation represents a significant advancement in hepatobiliary surgery, combining minimally invasive techniques with enhanced precision, improved ergonomics, and superior intraoperative control. Robotic donor hepatectomy and graft implantation reduce morbidity, optimize vascular and biliary anastomoses, and support faster postoperative recovery. Integration of artificial intelligence and telemedicine offers real-time guidance, advanced surgical metrics, and predictive modeling, facilitating safer procedures and structured surgeon training. As robotic platforms evolve, they promise to redefine liver transplantation standards, emphasizing precision, safety, and improved patient outcomes.
Publish Date 2026-06-24 09:14
Citation

Rozani S, Pliatsikas K, Vougas V. Robotic liver transplantation surgery: A comprehensive review of minimally invasive techniques, surgical and educational advancements. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(6): 119472

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i6/119472.htm
DOI https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.119472
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