Clinical and oncologic outcomes of totally robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: initial results in a center for minimally invasive surgery.

Journal: International journal of colorectal disease
Published Date: Apr 1, 2016

Abstract

PURPOSE: A robotic system was mainly designed to allow precise dissection in deep and narrow spaces. We report the clinical and oncologic outcomes of totally robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.

Authors

  • Chang-Nam Kim
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea. kimcn7@gmail.com.
  • Sung Uk Bae
    Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University and Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea, sabiston0000@hanmail.net.
  • Seul-Gi Lee
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.
  • Seung Hyun Yang
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.
  • In Gun Hyun
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.
  • Je Ho Jang
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.
  • Byung Sun Cho
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.
  • Joo Seung Park
    Department of Surgery, Eulji University Hospital, School of Medicine, Eulji University, 95 Dunsanseo-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 302-799, South Korea.

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