Abdominal surgery remains one of the most rapidly evolving domains in operative medicine, where the integration of innovative technologies has revolutionized patient outcomes. The shift from traditional open approaches to minimally invasive and robotic-assisted methods reflects the global alignment with evidence-based surgical standards. This article reviews contemporary technologies currently applied in abdominal surgery, focusing on laparoscopy, robotic platforms, enhanced imaging, artificial intelligence (AI), and perioperative innovations such as enhanced recovery protocols. Methodological emphasis is placed on analyzing international guidelines, multicenter trials, and meta-analyses that establish these technologies as part of world-recognized standards. Results demonstrate reduced postoperative morbidity, shorter hospital stays, improved precision, and enhanced patient satisfaction when advanced technologies are applied. Discussion explores both the benefits and challenges, including cost, accessibility, and training demands, while underlining the critical role of standardized protocols in achieving reproducible results. It is concluded that abdominal surgery has entered an era of technological integration where patient safety, efficiency, and outcomes are driven by the adoption of globally standardized innovations.

Abdominal surgery, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, enhanced recovery, imaging technologies

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