ArticleAnnals of gastroenterological surgery2026
Short-Term Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
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Aim: Clinical benefits of robot-assisted colectomy over laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer remain uncertain, and real-world data are limited. We evaluated the short-term outcomes of robot-assisted colectomy versus laparoscopic colectomy in patients with colon cancer. Methods: This single-center, retrospective cohort study evaluated patients who underwent minimally invasive colectomies for colon cancer at Osaka General Medical Center from January 2014 to November 2024. Short-term outcomes were compared after 1:1 propensity score matching to minimize confounding by indication. Results: In total, 480 patients underwent laparoscopic colectomies and 282 underwent robot-assisted colectomies, with 218 matched pairs. Baseline characteristics were well-balanced. Surgical procedure distribution was similar between the groups ( Conclusions: These findings provide real-world data supporting the feasibility of robot-assisted colectomy for colon cancer treatment. Further research should evaluate the long-term oncologic outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
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