Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Hospital Type Drives Utilization and Outcomes

Introduction Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasingly common; however, uptake has differed by hospital type. It is unknown how these trends have evolved for laparoscopic or robotic approaches in different types of hospitals. This study assesses temporal trends for MIS utilization and examines differences in surgical outcomes by hospital type. Methods The National Cancer Database was queried for patients who...