Robotic-assisted right colectomy with the DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System: first prospective multicenter study
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By
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J. Pochhammer
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T. Becker
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F. Grass
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H. Mignot
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D. Hahnloser
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July 5, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Prospective Multicenter Study on Robotic-Assisted Right Colectomy Utilizing the DEXTER® Surgical System
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Robotic-Assisted Right Colectomy |
| Key Mechanisms | Enhanced three-dimensional visualization, tremor elimination, increased instrument precision, improved surgeon ergonomics. |
| Target Population | Adult patients (aged 18 years or older) diagnosed with suspected colon cancer. |
| Care Setting | Multicenter surgical evaluation in European hospitals. |
Key Highlights
- Robotic assistance offers reduced risk of complications compared to open and traditional laparoscopic procedures.
- DEXTER system allows flexible intraoperative switching between laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
- Study aimed to document perioperative and early postoperative safety and clinical performance of DEXTER.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Patients diagnosed with suspected colon cancer.
Management
- Robotic-assisted right colectomy using the DEXTER system.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Postoperative complications classified as Clavien–Dindo grade ≥ III within 30 days.
Risks
- Exclusion criteria include morbid obesity, contraindications to minimally invasive surgery, and prior major abdominal or pelvic surgery.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Adult patients scheduled for robotic-assisted right colectomy.
All procedures performed by surgeons with prior robotic surgery experience.
Clinical Best Practices
- Surgeons completed a full DEXTER training program before initiating clinical cases.
- Ethics committee approval obtained in accordance with local requirements.
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