ReviewCancers2024
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Laparoscopic versus Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Colon Cancer: Efficacy, Safety, and Outcomes-A Focus on Studies from 2020-2024.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy with complete mesocolon excision for right-sided colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy for transverse colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Pooled it
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- Robot-assisted colectomy is associated with improved perioperative outcomes and favorable survival in stage I-III colon cancer: a nationwide overlap-weighted analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Staying minimally invasive: robotic versus laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery in a propensity-weighted Italian multicentre cohort.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- Quality, transparency, and readability of AI chatbot responses for patient counseling in robot-assisted colorectal cancer resection: a cross-sectional evaluation.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Understanding Textbook outcome failure after robotic colorectal cancer surgery: a multicenter domain-specific analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- Short-Term Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Treatment in 2026: An Updated Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Initial experience in colorectal robotic surgery in a university hospital: the first 100 consecutive cases using Hugo™ RAS platform.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Article
- Short-term outcomes and feasibility of robotic-assisted surgery for pT4 colorectal cancer: a multicenter retrospective study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Perioperative outcomes of robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgery during early program implementation: a retrospective single-center study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- Robotic surgery in France: insights from a national administrative database on utilization, access, and efficiency.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery in older colorectal cancer patients: a comparison of clinical outcomes and inflammatory markers.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Machine learning-based risk modeling for safety-focused learning curve assessment in robotic left-sided colorectal cancer surgery.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery: a comparative assessment of outcomes, complications, recovery, and cost.Journal of medicine and life · 2025Review
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- Impact of Minimally Invasive Surgery on Quality of Life and Infertility in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Molecular Basis, Diagnostic Approaches, and Therapeutic Strategies in Colorectal Cancer-Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundMinimally invasive surgery in the treatment of colon cancer has significantly advanced over the years. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the operative outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of colon cancer, focusing on operative time, hospital stay, conversion rates, anastomotic leak rates, and total number lymph node harvested.
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic search across four databases up to January 2024, registering our protocol with PROSPERO (CRD42024513326). We included studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for colon cancer, assessing operative time, hospital length of stay, and other perioperative outcomes. Risk of bias was evaluated using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist. Statistical analysis utilized a mix of fixed and random-effects models based on heterogeneity.
resultsA total of 21 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing 50,771 patients, with 21.75% undergoing robotic surgery and 78.25% laparoscopic surgery. Robotic surgery was associated with longer operative times (SMD = -1.27,
conclusionsThe choice of surgical method should be individualized, considering factors such as surgeon expertise, medical facilities, and patient-specific considerations. Future research should aim to elucidate long-term outcomes to further guide the clinical decision-making.
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