Robotic versus laparoscopic sphincter-preserving total mesorectal excision: A propensity case-matched analysis.

The oncologic quality and short-term outcomes in the two groups were comparable; however, anastomotic leak rates and major complications were significantly lower in R-TME. For experienced laparoscopic surgeons, robotic sphincter-saving TME is associated with lower morbidity when compared with laparoscopic approach.