title: An update on minimally invasive techniques in colorectal surgery for neoplasia.
abstract: Minimally invasive colorectal surgery continues to evolve. As more is learned about the techniques and surgical and oncologic outcomes, practice and technique are modified. It also becomes clear that new technologies do not always provide improved outcomes, especially in novice hands. Therefore, it remains imperative that clinicians understand the benefits and limitations of each minimally-invasive technique. The goal remains to decrease the impact of surgery and provide an optimal recovery while remaining diligent to provide optimal functional and oncologic outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA - wexners@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Nicole M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Saur
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wexner
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D061887:Conversion to Open Surgery; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012371:Robotics; D000067369:Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery