Single-docking robotic assisted proctectomy for rectal cancer below peritoneal reflection: a propensity score matching analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to compare the short and long-term outcomes of robotic assisted proctectomy (RP) and laparoscopic assisted proctectomy (LP) for rectal cancer below the peritoneal reflection using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis.

Methods

We evaluated the medical records of 200 patients who underwent proctectomy for rectal cancer below the peritoneal reflection through a robotic (n=81) or laparoscopic (n=119) approach between Jan 2015 and Dec 2017. The data were prospectively collected, and the patients were matched at a ratio of 1:1 according to age, sex, body mass index (BMI), previous abdominal surgeries, comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologist score (≤2/>2), and pathologic stage.

Results

After matching, each group included 7

SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8267272 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature