Urogenital function in robotic vs laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: a comparative study.

Journal: International journal of colorectal disease
PMID: 27770247

Abstract

PURPOSE: Urological and sexual dysfunction are recognised risks of rectal cancer surgery; however, there is limited evidence regarding urogenital function comparing robotic to laparoscopic techniques. The aim of this study was to assess the urogenital functional outcomes of patients undergoing laparoscopic and robotic rectal cancer surgery.

Authors

  • Sofoklis Panteleimonitis
    Department of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK. sofoklis_p@hotmail.com.
  • Jamil Ahmed
    Department of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK.
  • Meghana Ramachandra
    Department of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK.
  • Muhammad Farooq
    Department of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK.
  • Mick Harper
    School of Health Sciences and Social Work, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK.
  • Amjad Parvaiz
    Department of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK.

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