title: Robotic rectal surgery.
abstract: Robotic technology is increasingly used in colorectal surgery during last decade. Whether this technology will translate into clinical efficiency and value of care remains to be determined. This review aims to discuss current data in robotic rectal surgery with emphasize on ergonomics, cost, and learning curve aspects. All relevant articles are reviewed in addition to published and unpublished work from the authors' own experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rencuzogullari
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Emre
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gorgun
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends
keywords: rectal cancer; robotic rectal surgery; robotic surgery; robotic technology