[Robot-assisted rectal resections-Scoping review for level 1a evidence and retrospective analysis of in-clinic data].
Journal:
Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
PMID:
36449038
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted rectal resections are said to overcome the known difficulties of laparoscopic rectal surgery through technical advantages, leading to better treatment results; however, published studies reported very heterogeneous results. The aim of this paper is therefore to determine whether there is class 1a evidence comparing robotic versus laparoscopic rectal resections. Furthermore, we would like to compare the treatment results of our clinic with the calculated effects from the literature.