Comparison of short- and long-term outcomes among laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and transanal total mesorectal excision procedures in patients with rectal cancer: a propensity score-matching analysis
All three minimally invasive TME techniques achieved comparable long-term oncologic outcomes. Surgical approach should be tailored on the basis of surgeon expertise and patient-specific factors.
Authors
- Cheng-Chou Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4819-2104)
- G.-Y. Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3027-0054)
- Jeng‐Fu You (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5748-1659)
- Shu-Huan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2673-9850)
- Chun‐Kai Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7497-4444)
Institutions
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (TW)
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-025-03204-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05