SynthesisSurgical endoscopy2023
Robot-assisted TAMIS: a systematic review of feasibility and outcomes.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Robotic surgery (R-TAMIS): a systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (R-TAMIS): current evidence in the treatment of early rectal neoplasia.International journal of colorectal disease · 2024Pooled it
- Transanal robotic versus endoscopic submucosal dissection for complex distal colorectal lesions: a comparative study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Endorobotic submucosal dissection using the da Vinci SP system: a 101-case experience in robotic transanal surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Should we transition to robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS)? A retrospective comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic and robotic TAMIS.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- How do you close the rectal wall defect after TAMIS local excision? A video vignette on different closing methods.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
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- The Review of Modified Intersphincteric Resection in the Treatment of Ultra-Low Rectal Cancer.Current treatment options in oncology · 2025Review
- Initial case series experience with robotic-assisted transanal minimally invasive surgery performed with da Vinci single-port system for the excision of rectal cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Decalogue for mastering robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (rTAMIS).Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (r-TAMIS): perioperative and short-term outcomes for local excision of rectal cancers.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn the advancement of transanal local excision, robot-assisted transanal minimal invasive surgery is the newest development. In the confined area of the rectum, robot-assisted surgery should, theoretically, be superior due to articulated utensils, video enhancement, and tremor reduction, however, this has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study was to review the evidence reported to-date on experience of using robot-assisted transanal minimal invasive surgery for treatment of rectal neoplasms.
methodsA comprehensive literature search of Embase and PubMed from May to August 2021were performed. Studies including patients diagnosed with rectal neoplasia or benign polyps who underwent robot-assisted transanal minimal invasive surgery were included. All studies were assessed for risk of bias through assessment tools. Main outcome measures were feasibility, excision quality, and complications.
resultsTwenty-five studies with a total of 322 local excisions were included. The studies included were all retrospective, primarily case-reports, -series, and cohort studies. The median distance from the anal verge ranged from 3.5 to 10 cm and the median size was between 2.5 and 5.3 cm. Overall, 4.6% of the resections had a positive resection margin. The overall complication rate was at 9.5% with severe complications (Clavien-Dindo score III) at 0.9%.
conclusionBased on limited, retrospective data, with a high risk of bias, robot-assisted transanal minimal invasive surgery seems feasible and safe for local excisions in the rectum.
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