Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Current Evidence and Emerging Frontiers

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the evolution, clinical outcomes, and technical considerations associated with laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical platforms across common general surgical procedures. It critically evaluates comparative evidence between open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, addresses the learning curve and credentialing challenges unique to robotic systems, and examines the integration of haptic feedback, augmented reality, and autonomous sub-tasking in next-generation surgical robotics.