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Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery for Treatment of Colorectal Diseases

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · 2004 · Vol. 47(12) · pp. 2162–2168

Annibale D’Annibale✉Emilio MorpurgoValentino FisconP TrevisanGianna SovernigoCamillo OrsiniDaniela Guidolin

Abstract

Robot-assisted surgery proved to be as safe and effective as laparoscopic techniques in the treatment of colorectal diseases. Because of its dexterity and three-dimensional view, the da Vinci system was particularly useful in specific stages of the procedure, e.g., takedown of the splenic flexure, dissection of a narrow pelvis, identification of nervous plexus, and handsewn anastomosis. The cost-effectiveness of the procedure still needs to be evaluated.

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Surgical Simulation and TrainingMedicineLaparoscopyLaparotomyColorectal surgerySurgeryRobotic surgeryLaparoscopic surgeryBlood lossBowel functionGeneral surgery

MeSH terms

AgedBlood TransfusionColectomyColonic DiseasesColonoscopyFemaleHospitals, GeneralHumansIntestinal ObstructionItalyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPneumoniaProctoscopy

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