BACKGROUND Reports in the field of robotic surgery for rectal cancer are increasing year
by year. However, most of these studies enroll patients at a relatively early stage and have …

It remains controversial whether the advantages of robotic-assisted surgery are beneficial for
rectal cancer (RC). The study aimed to evaluate the short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted …

Background The use of robot‐assisted surgery for rectal cancer is increasing, but its short‐
term results remain unclear. We compared the short‐term outcomes of robot‐assisted and …

Introduction The advantages of robotic‐assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) for rectal
cancer remain controversial. This study clarified and compared the short‐term outcomes of …

Purpose Scientific evidence supporting robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) for
rectal cancer remains inconclusive because most previous reports were retrospective case …

Although several meta-analyses regarding robot-assisted proctectomy (RP) and
laparoscopic proctectomy (LP) in patients with rectal cancer are constantly being published …

Background The potential benefits of robotic-assisted compared with laparoscopic surgery
for locally advanced cancer have not been sufficiently proven by prospective studies. One …

Background The application of minimally invasive surgery in patients with colorectal cancer
(CRC) and a history of previous abdominal surgery (PAS) remains controversial. This …

Background: The popularity of robotic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer is increasing, but its
superiority over the laparoscopic approach regarding safety, efficacy, and costs has not …

Introduction Whether rectal cancer surgery by robotic‐assisted laparoscopic surgery
provides beneficial advantages remains controversial. Although favorable outcomes in …