Robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with the novel platform HugoTM RAS: preliminary experience in 15 patients

In this study, we present the first fifteen cases of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) operations performed with the new Hugo ™ RAS system (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA). From January to March 2023, consecutive patients scheduled for minimal invasive Roux-en-Y-Bypass were randomly selected and underwent the procedure robotic-assisted with the new platform. No exclusion criteria were applied. Seven female and eight mal e patients with a median BMI of 42 (range: 36–50) and obesity-related comorbidities in eight cases underwent RYGB. The median docking time was 7 min (range: 6–8.5) and the median console time was 100 min (range: 70–150). Procedures were performed without intraoperative complications and no c onversion to laparoscopy or open surgery was noted. Operative times were indicative of a steep learning curve. No early post-operative complications were observed. Based on our initial experience, RYGB with the Hugo™ RAS system is promising and may be integrated in established robotic programmes w ithout requiring a long adaptation period.
Source: Updates in Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research