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Limited large-scale series of colorectal procedures using this platform have been published. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and learning curve of implementing the Hugo\u2122 RAS platform for colorectal surgery in a center without prior robotic experience.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We retrospectively analyzed 100 consecutive adult patients (median age 68\u00a0years; 51% male) undergoing elective colorectal resection using Hugo\u2122 RAS between April 2023 and December 2024. Surgical indications included malignancy (78%), benign neoplasia, and inflammatory disease. Primary outcomes included operative time, blood loss, conversion rate, oncologic adequacy, complications (Clavien\u2013Dindo classification), and length of stay. Learning curves were assessed via CUSUM analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Median operative time was 180\u00a0min (IQR 147.5\u2013240.0), with blood loss of 50\u00a0mL (IQR 50\u2013100). No conversions occurred. R0 resection was achieved in 93% of applicable cases, with median lymph node harvest of 20. Overall morbidity was 28%, including 5% major complications (Clavien\u2013Dindo\u2009\u2265\u2009IIIb) and zero grade\u00a0IV\/V events. Median stay was 6\u00a0days. Male patients had significantly higher complication rates (39.2% vs 16.3%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.011). Comparing first versus last 50 cases, complications decreased from 34% to 22% (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.181), while major complications remained stable. CUSUM analysis revealed stabilization after approximately 50 cases.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Hugo\u2122 RAS platform enabled safe and effective colorectal surgery with zero conversions and oncologic outcomes meeting established benchmarks. The learning curve stabilized at 50 cases with progressive reduction in minor complications. 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