Operative and oncological outcomes after robotic rectal resection compared with laparoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: ANZ journal of surgery
Published Date: Oct 10, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Most studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgery, show little difference in clinical outcomes to justify the expense. We systematically reviewed and pooled evidence from studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic rectal resection.

Authors

  • Julie Flynn
    Department of Surgery, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Jose T Larach
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Joseph C H Kong
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
  • Jessica Rahme
    Department of Surgery, Epworth Healthcare, Richmond, Victoria, Australia.
  • Peadar S Waters
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
  • Satish K Warrier
    Department of Surgery, Epworth Healthcare, Richmond, Vic, Australia.
  • Alexander Heriot
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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