Robotic colorectal surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2014 Feb;18(2):398-403
Date
08/21/2013Pubmed ID
23949476DOI
10.1007/s11605-013-2313-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84895909343 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive surgery has many potential benefits, and the application of recently developed robotic technology to patients with colorectal diseases is rapidly gaining popularity.
QUALITY AND OUTCOMES: However, the literature evaluating such techniques, including the outcomes, risks, and costs, is limited. In this review, we evaluate and summarize the existing information, calling attention to areas where future investigation should occur.
Author List
Peterson CY, Weiser MRAuthor
Carrie Peterson MD, MS, FACS, FASCRS Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Colonic NeoplasmsHumans
Laparoscopy
Rectal Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Robotics
Treatment Outcome