Robotic colorectal surgery.
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive surgery has many potential benefits, and the application of recently developed robotic technology to patients with colorectal diseases is rapidly gaining popularity.
However, the literature evaluating such techniques, including the outcomes, risks, and costs, is limited. In this review, we evaluate and summarize the existing information, calling attention to areas where future investigation should occur.
Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, Room C-1075, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
Carrie Y
CY
Peterson
Martin R
MR
Weiser
D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012371:Robotics; D016896:Treatment Outcome