Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer: analysis of 71 patients from a single institution

ConclusionsRobotic proctectomy for rectal cancer was introduced into typical colorectal surgery practice by a single surgeon, with a low conversion rate, low complication rate, and satisfactory oncologic outcomes.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - March 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Philip M. Spanheimer, John G. Armstrong, Sunyang Fu, Junlin Liao, Scott E. Regenbogen, John C. Byrn Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research