What question did this study set out to answer?

To establish an international consensus on standards and technical aspects of retroperitoneal single-port robotic surgery.

March 18, 2026

Defining standards for retroperitoneal single‐port (SP) robotic surgery: the Advancing Retroperitoneal International SP Excellence ( ARISE) international Delphi consensus

Key Points

To establish an international consensus on standards and technical aspects of retroperitoneal single-port robotic surgery.
Conducted a Delphi study involving experts in robotic surgery.
Gathered opinions to define principles and technical considerations for SP robotic surgery.
Facilitated discussions on areas requiring further evidence.
Developed consensus recommendations to standardize SP robotic surgery practices.
Identified key principles and technical considerations for safer implementation.
Highlighted the need for additional research in specific areas of SP surgery.

Abstract

This Delphi study provides the first international consensus defining principles and technical considerations for retroperitoneal SP robotic surgery. These consensus recommendations represent a key step toward standardisation and safer clinical adoption of SP retroperitoneal surgery, while highlighting areas needing further evidence.

Defining standards for retroperitoneal single‐port (SP) robotic surgery: the Advancing Retroperitoneal International SP Excellence ( ARISE) international Delphi consensus

Key Points

Abstract

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