Completeness of total mesorectum excision of laparoscopic versus robotic surgery: a review with a meta-analysis
- Milone M.
- Manigrasso M.
- Velotti N.
- Torino S.
- Vozza A.
- Sarnelli G.
- Aprea G.
- Maione F.
- Gennarelli N.
- Musella M.
- De Palma G. D.
Publication date
January 2019
DOI Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLCAbstract
TME has revolutionized the surgical management of rectal cancer, and since the introduction of robotic TME (RTME), many reports have shown the feasibility and the safety of this approach. However, concerns persist regarding the advantages of robotic in surgery for the completeness of TME. The aim of this review is to compare robotic versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) in rectal cancer, focusing on the completeness of TME
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