Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Versus Transanal Low Anterior Resection: 3-Year Oncologic Results for a Population-Based Cohort in Experienced Centers.
Thijs A BurghgraefJ C HolM L RutgersR M P H CrollaA A W van GelovenR HompesJ W A LeijtensF PolatA PronkA B SmitsJ B TuynmanE G G VerdaasdonkP M VerheijenC SietsesE C J ConstenPublished in: Annals of surgical oncology (2021)
The oncologic results during the 3-year follow-up were good and comparable between laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and transanal total mesorectal technique at experienced centers. These techniques can be performed safely in experienced hands.