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ArticleThe international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS2026

Short-Term Comparative Outcomes of Single-Port Robotic Surgery and Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery in Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Multicentre Study.

Khairunnisa Che Ghazali, Yong Ki Jeong, InKyeong Kim, Jung Hoon Bae, Byung Jo Choi, InKyu Lee, Hyeon Min Cho, Yoon Suk Lee

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Khairunnisa Che GhazaliDepartment of Surgery, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0990-5060
Yong Ki JeongDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
InKyeong KimDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0765-5985
Jung Hoon BaeDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7598-2825
Byung Jo ChoiDepartment of Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea.
InKyu LeeDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9074-5214
Hyeon Min ChoDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Yoon Suk LeeDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-2774

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Abstract

backgroundSingle-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for rectal cancer has seen limited adoption due to its steep learning curve and technical demands. The advent of single-port robotic surgery (SPRS) may address these limitations by improving ergonomics and precision.

methodsThis retrospective multicentre study compared the perioperative and pathological outcomes of SPRS and SILS in patients undergoing low anterior or intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer from 2014 to 2024 at two hospitals.

resultsAmong 110 patients (56 SPRS, 54 SILS), the SPRS group showed significantly shorter operative time (179.95 vs. 318.15 minutes, p < 0.001) and hospital stay (6.04 vs. 9.41 days, p = 0.030). SPRS was also associated with fewer postoperative complications (8.9% vs. 27.8%, p = 0.013). Stoma formation was less frequent in the SPRS group (28.6% vs. 50.0%, p = 0.031). SPRS yielded more harvested lymph nodes (22.70 vs. 16.83, p = 0.002).

conclusionSPRS offers clinical advantages over SILS and may be preferable in selected rectal cancer patients.

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LaparoscopyRectal NeoplasmsRobotic Surgical ProceduresAgedFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeminimally invasive surgeryrectal cancersingle incision laparoscopic surgerysingle port robotic surgery

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PMCPMC13457550

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