Robotic assistance during high anterior resections significantly reduces intra-operative blood loss, shortens surgery time, accelerates gastrointestinal recovery, and leads to fewer complications compared to laparoscopic techniques. Patients benefitted from earlier hospital discharge, while oncological outcomes remained comparable. This study offers contemporary insights from a well-established robotic surgery practice, underlining the clinical advantages that robotic systems provide without compromising safety or cancer control.
Comparative Study by Ngu JC, Wong NW (…) Teo NZ et 2 al. in J Robot Surg
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