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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 119472
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119472
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119472
Robotic liver transplantation surgery: A comprehensive review of minimally invasive techniques, surgical and educational advancements
Sofia Rozani, 2nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieio University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11528, Greece
Kirykos Pliatsikas, 4th Department of Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, University of Athens, Chaidari 12462, Attikí, Greece
Vasileios Vougas, First Department of Surgery and Transplant Unit, “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens 10676, Greece
Author contributions: Rozani S, Pliatsikas K, and Vougas V solely contributed to the writing and revision of this paper.
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Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Corresponding author: Sofia Rozani, MD, PhD, Academic Fellow, Research Fellow, 2nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieio University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Vas Sofias Street 76, Athens 11528, Greece. sofrozan@gmail.com
Received: January 28, 2026
Revised: March 5, 2026
Accepted: April 7, 2026
Published online: June 27, 2026
Processing time: 144 Days and 4.4 Hours
Revised: March 5, 2026
Accepted: April 7, 2026
Published online: June 27, 2026
Processing time: 144 Days and 4.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Robotic liver transplantation represents a significant advancement in hepatobiliary surgery, combining minimally invasive techniques with enhanced precision, improved ergonomics, and superior intraoperative control. Robotic donor hepatectomy and graft implantation reduce morbidity, optimize vascular and biliary anastomoses, and support faster postoperative recovery. Integration of artificial intelligence and telemedicine offers real-time guidance, advanced surgical metrics, and predictive modeling, facilitating safer procedures and structured surgeon training. As robotic platforms evolve, they promise to redefine liver transplantation standards, emphasizing precision, safety, and improved patient outcomes.