Democratization in abdominal ablation therapies: The impact of percutaneous robotic assistance on accuracy—A systematic review

Advances in medical technology have revolutionized minimally invasive procedures. This study aims to determine the status of intra-abdominal ablation therapies, focusing on outcomes regarding technique improvement and benefits related to the learning curve. A systematic search in four databases was performed in March 2024 to identify relevant studies. Endpoints included targeting accuracy, organ efficacy, safety, outcomes and technical advantages regardless of physician experience. A total of 40 studies were included. The robotic technique demonstrated significantly higher accuracy (median 1.75 mm) compared to the freehand technique (median 4.50 mm) ( p