Possibly. Robotic surgery does not replace chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other cancer treatments when they are clinically indicated. The need for additional treatment depends on factors such as the type of cancer, pathological stage, tumour grade, lymph node involvement, surgical margin status and molecular characteristics. After surgery, the pathology findings are reviewed to determine whether additional therapy is recommended.

For appropriately selected patients, robotic-assisted cancer surgery may offer benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, less post-operative discomfort, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared with conventional open surgery.

The enhanced 3D visualisation and flexible robotic instruments may also support precise dissection around important nerves, blood vessels and surrounding organs.

Eligibility depends on the type and stage of cancer, tumour size and location, involvement of surrounding structures, previous surgeries or treatments and the patient's overall medical fitness.

A detailed evaluation including imaging, pathology review and multidisciplinary assessment is required before deciding whether robotic, laparoscopic or conventional open surgery is most appropriate.

Robotic surgery may be considered for selected early-stage and locally advanced cancers, including some Stage III cancers, depending on the organ involved, tumour location and response to other treatments.

Some patients may receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other treatment before surgery to reduce tumour size or improve resectability. Whether robotic surgery is appropriate is decided after detailed imaging and multidisciplinary assessment. Stage alone does not determine the surgical approach, and not every Stage III cancer is suitable for robotic resection.

For several cancer types and appropriately selected patients, minimally invasive robotic surgery can achieve oncological outcomes comparable to established surgical approaches when performed according to accepted cancer surgery principles.

The priority remains complete tumour removal, adequate surgical margins and appropriate lymph node assessment. Robotic technology is used to facilitate the operation; it does not change the fundamental principles of cancer treatment. The most appropriate approach depends on tumour type, stage, anatomy and surgeon expertise.