Long-term oncologic outcomes of robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy.

Kazutaka ObamaYoo-Min KimDae Ryong KangTaeil SonHyoung-Il KimSung Hoon NohWoo Jin Hyung

Published in: Gastric cancer : official journal of the International Gastric Cancer Association and the Japanese Gastric Cancer Association (2017)

The potential technical superiority of robotic system over laparoscopy did not improve oncological outcomes after gastrectomy. Long-term oncological outcomes were not different between RG and LG. Nevertheless, robotic applications in minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery may be an oncologically safe alternative.

Keyphrases

robot assisted
minimally invasive
rectal cancer
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glycemic control