Initial experience of benign upper gastrointestinal robotic-assisted surgery: first 200 cases and early postoperative outcomes

Robotic-assisted benign UGI surgery can be safely performed in a day-case centre and does not impact day-case rates. There were no theatre delays because of prolonged docking times, even in the initial introductory period. There are higher costs associated with robotic-assisted surgery; however, with time and industry development, these are likely to improve.