Effect of Robotic-Assisted vs Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery on Risk of Conversion to Open Laparotomy Among Patients Undergoing Resection for Rectal Cancer: The ROLARR Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Robotic rectal cancer surgery is gaining popularity, but limited data are available regarding safety and efficacy.

Objective

To compare robotic-assisted vs conventional laparoscopic surgery for risk of conversion to open laparotomy among patients undergoing resection for rectal cancer.

Design, setting, and participants

Randomized clinical trial comparing robotic-assisted vs conventional laparoscopic surgery among 471 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma suitable for curative resection conducted at 29 sites across 10 countries, including 40 surgeons. Recruitment of patients was from January 7, 2011, to September 30, 2014, follow-up was conducted at 30 days and 6 months, and final follow-up was on June 16, 2015.

Interventions

Patients were randomized to

SUBMITTER: Jayne D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5818805 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature