ArticleFrontiers in surgery2025
Comparing robot-assisted vs. laparoscopic proctectomy for rectal cancer surgical and oncological outcomes.
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- [Application of artificial intelligence for surgical skill assessment and quality control in minimally invasive surgery: progress, problems and prospect].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2026Review
- Robot-Assisted Colorectal Cancer Surgery Mitigates Early Postoperative Immunosuppression and Angiogenesis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Robotic-assisted proctectomy (RAP) is increasingly used for rectal cancer, but its long-term benefits over laparoscopic proctectomy (LP) remain debated. While RAP offers technical advantages, its clinical equivalence requires further validation, particularly in anatomically challenging cases. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all eligible patients who underwent RAP or LP for rectal cancer at Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital between 2019 and 2024. Results: In the overall cohort, RAP demonstrated significantly longer operative times (246.69 vs. 174.53 min, Conclusion: While RAP incurs longer operative times and higher costs, it demonstrates superior precision in anatomically complex cases, evidenced by improved CRM status and mesorectal preservation. Although survival outcomes remain comparable, RAP's advantages in functional recovery and potential recurrence reduction warrant further investigation.
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