Exploration and prospects of transanal rectal cancer robotic surgery

VernacularTitle:经肛直肠肿瘤机器人手术的探索与展望
Author: Fan LI ¹ ; Kun XU ; Weidong TONG
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1. 陆军军医大学大坪医院（陆军特色医学中心）普通外科，重庆　400042
Keywords: Rectal neoplasms; Robotic surgery; Transanal minimally invasive surgery
From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(8):789-793
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The rapid advancement of robotic surgical platforms and the implementation of transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) concepts are propelling colorectal oncology into the era of natural orifice surgery. Robotic transanal surgery represents an evolution of TAMIS, promising to significantly transform the surgical approaches and treatment paradigms for rectal tumors. This review traces the development of surgical interventions for rectal tumors through the natural orifice, detailing the progression from transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), through TAMIS, to robotic transanal total mesorectal excision (rTME). It specifically addresses how these innovations have been integrated with robotic platforms to enhance surgical outcomes. This paper summarizes the journey of exploration and advancement in robotic transanal rectal surgery, reflecting on its past achievements and contemplating future directions and potential breakthroughs in the field.