ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2021
An initial experience with a novel technique of single-port robotic resection for rectal cancer.
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- Robot-Assisted Colectomy for Left-Sided Colon Cancer: Comparison of da Vinci SP and Single-Site Platforms.The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the da Vinci single-port system in colorectal cancer surgery: a scoping review.Updates in surgery · 2024Article
- Da Vinci single-port robotic system current application and future perspective in general surgery: A scoping review.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Perioperative outcomes for single-port robotic versus single-incision laparoscopic surgery: a comparative analysis in colorectal cancer surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Short-term outcomes of da Vinci SP versus Xi for colon cancer surgery: a propensity-score matching analysis of multicenter cohorts.Journal of robotic surgery · 2023Article
- Robotic abdominoperineal resection for T4b rectal cancer using the da Vinci SP platform.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- Short-term outcomes of single-incision robotic colectomy versus conventional multiport laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer.Journal of robotic surgery · 2023Article
- Single-portAnnals of surgical treatment and research · 2023Article
- Single-incision robotic colorectal surgery with the da Vinci SP® surgical system: initial results of 50 cases.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, a look back to look forward: a personal history.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2022Article
- Da Vinci SP robotic approach to colorectal surgery: two specific indications and short-term results.Techniques in coloproctology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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 resection using this system. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the technical feasibility and safety of SP robotic rectal resection for rectal cancer patients based on our initial experience.
methodsA study was conducted on consecutive patients with mid or low rectal cancer who had SP robotic resection at our institution between July and September 2020. The demographic characteristics, perioperative data, and pathology results of the patients were retrospectively analyzed.
resultsThere were 5 patients (3 males, 2 females, median age 57 years (range 36-73 years). The median tumor height from the anal verge was 4 cm (range 3-5 cm). Two patients received preoperative chemoradiotherapy for advanced rectal cancer. A single docking was conducted, and the median docking time was 4 min 20 s (range 3 min 30 s to 5 min). The median total operation time was 195 min (range 155-240 min), and the median time of pelvic dissection was 45 min (range 36-62 min). All patients had circumferential and distal tumor-free resection margins. One patient experienced an anastomosis-related complication. The median duration of hospital stay was 7 days (range 7-8 days).
conclusionsOur initial experience suggests that SP robotic rectal resection is safe and feasible. Further clinical trials comparing SP and multiport robotic rectal resection should be conducted to verify the superior aspects of this new system.
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