Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer: analysis of 71 patients from a single institution.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite increasing use of robotic surgery for rectal cancer, few series have been published from the practice of generalizable US surgeons.

Authors

  • Philip M Spanheimer
    Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
  • John G Armstrong
    Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
  • Sunyang Fu
    Department of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
  • Junlin Liao
    Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
  • Scott E Regenbogen
    Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • John C Byrn
    Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.