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Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
Published on: February 12, 2022
A precise approach to robotic intracorporeal rectal transection and hand-sewn purse-string anastomosis for low
Paulo R Stevanato Filho1, Tiago S Bezerra1, Tomas M D M Marques1
1Colorectal Cancer Reference Center, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract:
This study presents a new technique for robotic-assisted intracorporeal rectal transection and hand-sewn anastomosis for low anterior resection that overcomes some limitations of conventional techniques. By integrating the advantages of the robotic platform, ensuring standardized exposure during rectal transection, and emphasizing the importance of avoiding complications associated with staple crossings, this innovation has the potential to significantly improve outcomes and reduce costs for patients with lower rectal tumors.
