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Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer Surges, Boosting Surgical Quality and Survival

Robotic surgery for rectal cancer skyrocketed from 10.1% to 45.7% of procedures from 2010 to 2021. Associated with higher odds of achieving high-quality oncologic resection, robotic methods surpassed both laparoscopic and open surgery in effectiveness. Quality surgical resections improved from 65.4% to 75.3%. Patients in high-volume centers enjoyed even better outcomes. Overall mortality rates fell significantly, underscoring the increasing significance of robotic techniques in rectal cancer treatment.

Journal Article by Simon EF, Westfall KM (…) Charles R et 6 al. in Surg Endosc

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