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Functional outcomes and quality of life following open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ritchie T J GeitenbeekThijs A BurghgraefCarmen A MoesRoel HompesAdelita V RanchorEsther C J Constennull null
Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2024)
This systematic review and meta-analysis highlight a significant gap in the literature concerning the evaluation of functional outcomes and QoL after TME for rectal cancer treatment. This study emphasizes the need for high-quality, randomized-controlled, and prospective cohort studies evaluating these outcomes. Based on the limited available evidence, this systematic review and meta-analysis suggests no significant differences in patients' urinary, sexual, and fecal functioning and their QoL across various TME techniques.
Keyphrases
  • robot assisted
  • rectal cancer
  • minimally invasive
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • systematic review
  • prognostic factors
  • mental health
  • open label
  • clinical trial
  • metabolic syndrome
  • patient reported
  • phase ii