Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Versus Transanal Low Anterior Resection: 3-Year Oncologic Results for a Population-Based Cohort in Experienced Centers.

Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published Date: Oct 4, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and transanal total mesorectal excision are the minimally invasive techniques used most for rectal cancer surgery. Because data regarding oncologic results are lacking, this study aimed to compare these three techniques while taking the learning curve into account.

Authors

  • T A Burghgraef
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • J C Hol
    Department of Surgery, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, The Netherlands.
  • M L Rutgers
    Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • R M P H Crolla
    Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
  • A A W van Geloven
    Department of Surgery, Tergooi Hospital, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
  • R Hompes
    Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • J W A Leijtens
    Department of Surgery, Laurentius Hospital, Roermond, The Netherlands.
  • F Polat
    Department of surgery, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
  • A Pronk
    Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • A B Smits
    Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
  • J B Tuynman
    Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Locatie VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • E G G Verdaasdonk
    Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Den Bosch, The Netherlands.
  • P M Verheijen
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • C Sietses
    Department of Surgery, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, The Netherlands.
  • E C J Consten
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.

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