The introduction of laparoscopy is an example of surgical innovation with a rapid
implementation in many areas of surgery. A large number of controlled studies and meta …

Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. Surgical resection for
rectal cancer usually requires a proctectomy with respective lymphadenectomy (total …

Background The efficacy and safety of single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) for
colonic cancer remain unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the outcomes of SILC …

Abstract Background The da Vinci single-port (SP) system is designed to facilitate single-
incision robotic surgery in a narrow space. We developed a new procedure of rectal …

Abstract Background: Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) is conventionally performed
through multiple small incisions (C-VATS). Recent studies have reported encouraging …

The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate if the advantages of single-incision
laparoscopic surgery (SILS) to perform a colorectal resection justify a broad application of …

Abstract Background Da Vinci® Single Port (dvSP) was recently developed. Its application in
colorectal surgery is under investigation. The aim of this study was to explore the safety and …

Background There is currently a paucity of research comparing the clinical outcomes of
single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) with those obtained with multiport …

Background Single-incision laparoscopic surgery has gained widespread attention because
of its potential benefits such as less skin incision and faster recovery. Up to now, only one …

BACKGROUND: Complete mesocolic excision has been suggested to improve oncological
outcomes for patients with colon cancer. However, the long-term outcomes of single-site …