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As surgical technology evolves, there is an urgent need to promote countries\u2019 equitable access to robotic platforms worldwide.  Aims: The aim of this study was to analyze global strategies employed to promote the diffusion of robotic surgery, with a particular focus on overcoming barriers in resource-limited settings, and to provide practical insights that can guide its equitable and sustainable implementation.  Methods: This study is a multinational, policy-oriented integrative review conducted under the guidance of the Research Committee of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in the USA (SSAT). The study integrates a bibliometric analysis, a literature review, and expert insights from diverse healthcare environments. Contributions were gathered from SSAT members.  Results: Robotic platforms are predominantly concentrated in North America, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia, with the USA hosting nearly 60% of all installations. Research output is similarly skewed, with few countries and institutions producing most clinical trials. Key barriers to diffusion include high costs, lack of infrastructure, limited training capacity, regulatory hurdles, and resistance among surgeons. Facilitators include public\u2013private partnerships, philanthropic support, technology transfer, simulation platforms, and curriculum integration by professional societies.  Conclusions: Achieving global equity in robotic surgery requires coordinated action across research, education, clinical practice, policy, and infrastructure. 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