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ArticleAnnals of translational medicine2021

Single-docking robotic assisted proctectomy for rectal cancer below peritoneal reflection: a propensity score matching analysis.

Tao Zhang, Zijia Song, Yaqi Zhang, Feng Ye, Xi Cheng, Shaodong Wang, Xiaoqian Jing, Xiaopin Ji, Ren Zhao

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Article in Annals of translational medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tao ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zijia SongDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yaqi ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Feng YeDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xi ChengDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shaodong WangDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiaoqian JingDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xiaopin JiDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Ren ZhaoDepartment of General Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Ruijin Hospital · CNShanghai Jiao Tong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the short and long-term outcomes of robotic assisted proctectomy (RP) and laparoscopic assisted proctectomy (LP) for rectal cancer below the peritoneal reflection using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis.

methodsWe evaluated the medical records of 200 patients who underwent proctectomy for rectal cancer below the peritoneal reflection through a robotic (n=81) or laparoscopic (n=119) approach between Jan 2015 and Dec 2017. The data were prospectively collected, and the patients were matched at a ratio of 1:1 according to age, sex, body mass index (BMI), previous abdominal surgeries, comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologist score (≤2/>2), and pathologic stage.

resultsAfter matching, each group included 74 patients. Compared to the LP group, the RP group showed shorter postoperative hospital stays (PHS) [7 (±2)

conclusionsCompared to LP, RP is worth recommending as it has long-term survival, faster postoperative recovery, and a lower risk of LARS in patients with rectal cancer below the peritoneal reflection.

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laparoscopic assisted proctectomy (LP)long-term outcomesRectal cancerrobotic assisted proctectomy (RP)short-term outcomes

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