Aim An increasing number of centers have implemented a robotic surgical program for rectal
cancer. Several randomized controls trials have shown similar oncological and …

Background Robotic rectal cancer surgery is gaining popularity, but there are limited data
about its safety and efficacy. Objective To undertake an evaluation of robotic compared with …

Background Most studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgery, show little difference
in clinical outcomes to justify the expense. We systematically reviewed and pooled evidence …

Objective The application of robotic surgery for rectal cancer is increasing steadily. The
purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare pathologic outcomes among patients with rectal …

Laparoscopy in colorectal surgery reduces the rate of postoperative complications, shortens
the length of stay in hospital, and improves the quality of patient care. Despite these …

Background The role of robotic assistance in colorectal cancer surgery has not been
established yet. We compared the results of robotic assisted with those of laparoscopic …

Background Advantages of robotic technique over laparoscopic technique in rectal tumor
surgery have yet to be proven. Large multicenter, register-based cohort studies within an …

Aim The aim of this study was to compare robotic and laparoscopic rectal surgery in terms of
perioperative data, short‐term outcome and compliance to the Enhanced Recovery After …

Background Following several landmark trials, laparoscopic rectal resection has reached
standard clinical practice. Current literature is undecided on the advantages of robotic rectal …

Background. Robotic surgery has been recently used as a novel tool for rectal surgery. This
study assessed the current evidence regarding the efficiency, safety, and potential …