Local recurrence of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision: a multicentre cohort study evaluating the initial cases.

Journal: International journal of colorectal disease
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Evidence regarding local recurrence rates in the initial cases after implementation of robot-assisted total mesorectal excision is limited. This study aims to describe local recurrence rates in four large Dutch centres during their initial cases.

Authors

  • T A Burghgraef
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • R M P H Crolla
    Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
  • M Fahim
    Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
  • G P van der Schelling
    Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands.
  • A B Smits
    Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
  • L P S Stassen
    Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
  • J Melenhorst
    Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
  • P M Verheijen
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • E C J Consten
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.