Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer: analysis of 71 patients from a single institution.

Philip M SpanheimerJohn G ArmstrongSunyang FuJunlin LiaoScott E RegenbogenJohn C Byrn

Published in: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS (2017)

Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer was introduced into typical colorectal surgery practice by a single surgeon, with a low conversion rate, low complication rate, and satisfactory oncologic outcomes.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
robot assisted
minimally invasive
healthcare
primary care
prostate cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
skeletal muscle
weight loss
glycemic control