Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: An Update in 2015.
- Author:
Jung Myun KWAK
1
;
Seon Hahn KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Multicenter Study ; Review
- Keywords: Rectal neoplasms; Robotics; Laparoscopy; Total mesorectal excision
- MeSH: Laparoscopy; Rectal Neoplasms*; Robotics
- From:Cancer Research and Treatment 2016;48(2):427-435
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: During the last decade, robotic surgery for rectal cancer has rapidly gained acceptance among colorectal surgeons worldwide, with well-established safety and feasibility. The lower conversion rate and better surgical specimen quality of robotic compared with laparoscopic surgery potentially improves survival. Earlier recovery of voiding and sexual function after robotic total mesorectal excision is another favorable outcome. Long-term survival data are sparse with no evidence that robotic surgery offers major benefits in oncological outcomes. Although initial reports are promising, more rigorous scientific evaluation in multicenter, randomized clinical trials should be performed to definitely determine the advantages of robotic rectal cancer surgery.
