Comparison of the operative outcomes and learning curves between laparoscopic and "Micro Hand S" robot-assisted total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a retrospective study.

Journal: BMC gastroenterology
Published Date: Jun 7, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Micro Hand S robot is a new surgical tool that has been applied to total mesorectal excision (TME) surgery for rectal cancer in our center. In this study, we compared the operative outcomes, functional outcomes and learning curves of the Micro Hand S robot-assisted TME (RTME) with laparoscopic TME (LTME).

Authors

  • Yanlei Wang
    Department of General Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Street, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
  • Guohui Wang
    2 Center of Experimental Medicine, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha, China .
  • Zheng Li
    Department of Integrated Pulmonology, Fourth Clinical Medical College of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
  • Hao Ling
    Department of General Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Street, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China.
  • Bo Yi
    1 Department of General Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha, China .
  • Shaihong Zhu
    1 Department of General Surgery, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha, China .

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