Robotic-assisted laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a prospective pilot study.

Journal: Diseases of the colon and rectum

Published Date: Jan 1, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: We performed a prospective pilot study of robotic-assisted laparoscopic transanal proctectomy with total mesorectal excision for the surgical treatment of rectal cancer. This study was to assess the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision.

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Marcos Gómez Ruiz

Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Secretaría de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
Ignacio Martín Parra
Carlos Manuel Palazuelos
Joaquin Alonso Martín
Carmen Cagigas Fernández
Julio Castillo Diego
Manuel Gómez Fleitas

Keywords

Adenocarcinoma Anal Canal Digestive System Surgical Procedures Feasibility Studies Female Humans Laparoscopy Male Middle Aged Neoplasm Staging Pilot Projects Prospective Studies Rectal Neoplasms Robotics Treatment Outcome

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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a prospective pilot study.

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