ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2015
Initial experience of robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy for transverse colon cancer: a matched case-control study.
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- Robotic versus laparoscopic resection for transverse colon and splenic flexure cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy for transverse colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Pooled it
- Optimal surgical approach for mid-transverse colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of clinical oncology · 2024Pooled it
- Short-term outcomes in robot-assisted compared to laparoscopic colon cancer resections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Pooled it
- Right hemicolectomy: a network meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopic-assisted, total laparoscopic, and robotic approach.Surgical endoscopy · 2019Pooled it
- Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy - The first meta-analysis.HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association · 2016Pooled it
- Robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: a French prospective single-center experience and cost-effectiveness analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Trial
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- Robotic Segmental Resection of the Splenic Flexure and Mid-Transverse Colon for Malignancy Treatment: A Systematic Review of Operative Techniques, Anastomotic Approaches, and Surgical and Oncological Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A Narrative Review on the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Colorectal Cancer Management.Cureus · 2025Review
- Outcomes of Robotic versus Laparoscopic versus Open Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Center with a Beginning Robotic Colorectal Surgery Program.Acta medica Philippina · 2024Article
- Clinical outcomes of elective robotic vs laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer utilizing a large national database.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Unpacking the Broad Landscape of Intraoperative Stressors for Clinical Personnel: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Review
- Segmental transverse colectomy. Minimally invasive versus open approach: results from a multicenter collaborative study.Updates in surgery · 2022Article
- What is the best surgical procedure of transverse colon cancer? An evidence map and minireview.World journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2021Review
- Surgical management of adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon: What should be the extent of resection?Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2021Article
- Robotic complete mesocolic excision for transverse colon cancer can be performed with a morbidity profile similar to that of conventional laparoscopic colectomy.Techniques in coloproctology · 2020Article
- Surgical trainee impact on bariatric surgery safety.Surgical endoscopy · 2019Article
- Which method of distal pancreatectomy is cost-effective among open, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery?Hepatobiliary surgery and nutrition · 2018Article
- Robotic-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Analysis of Surgical Outcomes and Costs by a Propensity Score Matched Cohort Study.World journal of surgery · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundRobotic surgery for transverse colon cancer has rarely been described. This study reports our initial experience in robotic resection for transverse colon cancer, by comparing robotic transverse colectomy (RC) to laparoscopic transverse colectomy (LC) in terms of safety, feasibility, short-term outcomes, and the surgeon's psychological stress and physical pain.
methodsThe study population included the first 22 consecutive patients who underwent RC between March 2013 and December 2014 for histologically confirmed transverse colon adenocarcinoma. These patients were compared with 22 matched patients undergoing LC between December 2010 and February 2013. Patients were matched based on age, gender, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) tumor stage, and tumor location (ratio 1:1). Mortality, morbidity, operative, and short-term oncologic outcomes were compared between groups. The operating surgeon's stress and pain were assessed before and after surgery on a 0-100-mm visual analog scale.
resultsThe demographic and preoperative characteristics were comparable between RC and LC patients. No group difference was observed for intraoperative complications, blood loss, postoperative pain, time to flatus, time to regular diet, and hospital stay. RC was associated with longer operative time than LC (260 min vs. 225 min; p = 0.014), but the overall operative and robotic time in the RC group decreased over time reflecting the increasing experience in performing this procedure. No conversion to laparotomy was observed in the RC group, while two LC patients were converted due to uncontrolled bleeding and technically difficult middle colic pedicle dissection. Postoperative complications (Dindo-Clavien grade I or II) occurred in 11.3 % of patients with no group difference. Mortality was nil. All resections were R0, with >12 lymph nodes harvested in 90.9 % of RC and 95.5 % of LC patients. The surgeon's stress was not different between RC and LC, whereas the surgeon's hand and neck/shoulder pain were significantly lower after RC.
conclusionsRC for transverse colon cancer appears to be safe and feasible with short-term outcomes comparable to LC.
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