Dealing with robot-assisted surgery for rectal cancer: Current status and perspectives

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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2016; 22(2): 546-556
Published online Jan 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.546

Table 7 Urinary and sexual dysfunctions results in robotic rectal resection

Ref.	Study	Results
Kim et al[13], 2012	39 LAP vs 30 ROB (urinary)	Earlier recovery of normal voiding and sexual function
Kim et al[13], 2012	20 LAP vs 18 ROB (sexual male only)	Earlier recovery of normal voiding and sexual function
D'Annibale et al[48], 2013	30 LAP vs 30 ROB (male only)	Erectile function was restored completely in the ROB group and partially in the LAP group
Luca et al[49], 2013	74 ROB (38 males and 36 females)	Sexual function and general sexual satisfaction were restored completely. Urinary function unchanged after surgery

LAP: Laparoscopic rectal surgery; ROB: Robotic rectal surgery.

Citation: Biffi R, Luca F, Bianchi PP, Cenciarelli S, Petz W, Monsellato I, Valvo M, Cossu ML, Ghezzi TL, Shmaissany K. Dealing with robot-assisted surgery for rectal cancer: Current status and perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(2): 546-556
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.546