Outcome one year after robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery: a consecutive cohort study.
Sanne HarsløfAnders StougeNiels ThomassenSissel RavnSøren LaurbergLene Hjerrild IversenPublished in: International journal of colorectal disease (2017)
The outcomes after RARCS at a single high-volume university center are overall comparable to outcomes reported from laparoscopic surgery. The results are satisfying because they are achieved during implementation of RARCS. Randomized trials are, however, needed and focus should especially be on long-term follow-up in regard to functional outcome.
Keyphrases
- robot assisted
- laparoscopic surgery
- minimally invasive
- rectal cancer
- locally advanced
- primary care
- coronary artery bypass
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- squamous cell carcinoma
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- radiation therapy
- surgical site infection
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute coronary syndrome
- weight loss