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Robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection: a scoping review of preclinical and early clinical evidence

  • By

  • Said Alyacoubi

  • Kunal Rajput

  • Mark Runciman

  • Ara Darzi

  • Christopher J. Peters

  • George Mylonas

  • July 1, 2026

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    Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) allows for en bloc resection of precancerous lesions and early-stage cancers in the gastrointestinal tract.

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    Robotic-assisted endoscopic dissection (R-ESD) aims to enhance ESD by providing triangulation, active countertraction, and improved ergonomics.

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    Traction-assisted ESD has been shown to reduce procedure times and technical difficulty compared to conventional ESD methods.

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    The review evaluates robotic endoscopic systems' technological maturity and summarizes outcomes related to R-ESD and C-ESD.

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    Eligibility criteria for included studies focused on robotic systems applied to ESD in clinical or preclinical settings with specific outcome reporting.

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Robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection: a scoping review of preclinical and early clinical evidence

  • by Said Alyacoubi, Kunal Rajput, Mark Runciman, Ara Darzi, Christopher J. Peters, George Mylonas

  • July 1, 2026

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