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This study aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes of robotic ileocecal resection for Crohn\u2019s disease (CD) using the Hugo\u2122 RAS system against laparoscopic and open approaches.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were retrospectively collected from a prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing ileocecal resection for CD between January 2003 and June 2025 at a tertiary referral center. Patients were stratified by surgical approach: robotic, laparoscopic, or open. Multivariable regression, 1:1 and 1:4 propensity score matching (PSM), and G-computation were utilized to compare postoperative complications, readmissions, conversion rates, and length of hospital stay (LOS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1392 patients were included (62 robotic, 623 laparoscopic, 707 open). The robotic approach was associated with a significantly lower rate of conversion to open surgery compared to laparoscopy (1.6% vs 15.2%; p\u2009=\u20090.001). After adjustment, robotic surgery remained independently associated with an 89% reduction in the odds of conversion (adjusted OR 0.11; 95% CI 0.02\u20130.77; p\u2009=\u20090.027). In the primary PSM analysis, the robotic group demonstrated a 16.1% absolute risk reduction in 30-day readmissions (p\u2009=\u20090.025) and a significantly lower risk of severe complications (Clavien\u2013Dindo\u2009\u2265\u2009III) compared to laparoscopy (p\u2009=\u20090.037). Sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant reduction in LOS for the robotic group compared to both laparoscopic (p\u2009=\u20090.049) and Open (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) approaches. Adjusted operative times were comparable between robotic and laparoscopic procedures (p\u2009=\u20090.572).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Robotic ileocecal resection using the Hugo\u2122 RAS system is a safe and effective alternative to conventional techniques. 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