Comparative perioperative outcomes of articulated versus conventional straight devices in laparoscopic low anterior resection: a propensity score–matched analysis
Articulated laparoscopic instruments demonstrated comparable safety and feasibility to conventional instruments but offered no significant clinical or oncological benefits beyond a longer DRM. Larger studies are needed to evaluate their value in laparoscopic rectal surgery.
Authors
- In Ja Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5355-3969)
- Chan Wook Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2382-0939)
- Hayoung Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9637-3746)
- Jong Lyul Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5878-8000)
- Seok‐Byung Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8824-4808)
- Yong Sik Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3196-8423)
- Young Il Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0212-9196)
- Min Hyun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9414-7817)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
- Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Coloproctology
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2025.00227.0032
- Primary Topic
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00