Robotic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Development, Learning and Efficacy Study

Robotic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Development, Learning and Efficacy Study

To determine if robotic surgery can be performed for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, to ascertain the optimal robotic set up for multi-quadrant IBD operations and evaluate clinical outcomes in robotic compared to laparoscopic surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or over
• Undergoing IBD surgery using MIS (minimally invasive surgery) techniques
• Histological/radiological evidence of inflammatory bowel disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Planned open surgical approach
• Lacks capacity to provide informed consent