Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) for Sphincter-Saving Surgery: Is There Any Difference in the Transanal TME Rectal Approach? : A Single-Center Series of 120 Consecutive Patients.

Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published Date: May 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic total mesorectal excision (R-TME), a novel way for minimally invasive treatment of rectal cancer, was shown in previous studies to be safe and effective. However, comparison with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (L-TME) has drawn contradictory disputes, especially concerning operative high-risk patients. The aim of this study was to compare R-TME and L-TME on the rectal technical approach.

Authors

  • Pierre-Emmanuel Colombo
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Martin M Bertrand
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Mathias Alline
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Eric Boulay
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Anne Mourregot
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Sébastien Carrère
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • François Quénet
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Marta Jarlier
    Biometrics Unit, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France.
  • Philippe Rouanet
    Surgical Oncology Department, Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier (ICM), Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France. Philippe.Rouanet@icm.unicancer.fr.

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