Urological and sexual function after robotic and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.

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

Published Date: Sep 17, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This systematic review sought to compare the urogenital functions after laparoscopic (LAP) and robotic (ROB) surgery for rectal cancer.

Authors

Ian Jun Yan Wee

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Li-Jen Kuo

Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, 252 Wuxing Street, Sinyi District, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan. kuolijen@gmail.com.
James Chi-Yong Ngu

Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Keywords

Digestive System Surgical Procedures Humans Laparoscopy Male Postoperative Complications Rectal Neoplasms Robotic Surgical Procedures Robotics Treatment Outcome

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