International Journal of Cancer Research & Therapy(IJCRT)
ISSN: 2476-2377 | DOI: 10.33140/IJCRT
Impact Factor: 1.3
Yasuyuki Yokoyama
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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Research Article
Introduction and Problems of Robot-Assisted Surgery for Colorectal Cancer During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Japan: A Single-Institution Experience
Author(s): Ryo Ohta*, Yasuyuki Yokoyama, Kohki Takeda, Kumiko Sekiguchi, Takao Shimizu, Keisuke Minamimura, Takeshi Yama-da, Nobuhiko Taniai and Hiroshi Yoshida
Introduction The colorectal robot-assisted surgery acquired insurance coverage in 2018, and its demand has increased significantly in Japan. The introduction of robot-assisted surgery should follow guidelines led by the Japanese Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES). The requirements are wide-ranging, including acquisition of certification through training courses, visits to other facilities by the medical team, necessity of inviting proctors, and acquisition of facility conditions. However, introducing robot- assisted surgery in accordance with these guidelines is not easy during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We considered the current situation and problems in our department, which recently introduced robot-assisted colorectal surgery. Furthermore, we examined the problems associated with introduction of robot-assisted surgery in Japan. .. Read More»