Laparoscopic or Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery: Where are We Right Now?

• Published in: Turkish journal of colorectal disease Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 111 - 113
• Main Authors: Cengiz, Turgut Bora, Görgün, Emre
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mersin Türk Kolon Ve Rektum Cerrahisi Derneği 01-09-2018; Galenos Publishing House
• Subjects: Cancer surgery; Colorectal cancer; laparoscopic; Laparoscopy; Rectal cancer; robotic; Robotic surgery; surgery; Tıp; İstanbul; Rektal kanser; robotik cerrahi; Rectal cancer; robotik; laparoskopik; laparoscopic; robotic; robotic surgery
• ISSN: 2536-4898; 2536-4901
• DOI: 10.4274/tjcd.82584

Paradigms in rectal cancer surgery have shifted toward minimally invasive techniques in conjunction with the use of chemoradiation. Although
laparoscopy is widely used for rectal tumors, debate continues as to whether it is capable of replacing open surgery. Robotic surgery has become
a well-known technique that addresses the restrictions of the rigid laparoscopic instruments, but it is also associated with higher costs and longer
operative time. Therefore, as the surgical community strives to benefit from minimally invasive surgery, there is still no consensus regarding which
method, laparoscopic or robotic, should be offered to the patients. The more widespread use of robotic systems in rectal cancer surgery primarily
depends on competitive pricing and increased experience, along with the adaptation to transanal techniques.