Effect of Robotic-Assisted vs Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery on Risk of Conversion to Open Laparotomy Among Patients Undergoing Resection for Rectal Cancer

Volume: 318, Issue: 16, Pages: 1569 - 1569
Published: Oct 24, 2017
Abstract

Importance

Robotic rectal cancer surgery is gaining popularity, but limited data are available regarding safety and efficacy.

Objective

To compare robotic-assisted vs conventional laparoscopic surgery for risk of conversion to open laparotomy among patients undergoing resection for rectal cancer.

Design, Setting, and Participants

Randomized clinical trial comparing robotic-assisted vs conventional laparoscopic surgery...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of Robotic-Assisted vs Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery on Risk of Conversion to Open Laparotomy Among Patients Undergoing Resection for Rectal Cancer
Published Date
Oct 24, 2017
Journal
Volume
318
Issue
16
Pages
1569 - 1569
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