The expanding role of robotic surgery in oncology

Pompiliu Piso, MD, Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany, discusses the increasing use of robotic surgery in various surgical oncology procedures, noting its clear benefits for esophageal and rectal cancer. While short-term improvements are evident, long-term results are still awaited. He emphasizes that robotic surgery is expanding into other areas like breast and thyroid cancer, and is seen as the future of minimally invasive surgery, offering patients better outcomes and improved quality of life. This interview took place at the ESSO 43 congress in Antwerp, Belgium.
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