Robotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision using a cranial approach: a propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study

R-CME was associated with less blood loss, faster recovery of bowel function, and shorter hospital stay than L-CME, suggesting that robotic CME using a cranial approach may be a feasible and safe option for right-sided colon cancer. These favorable outcomes may reflect not only the general advantages of the robotic platform but also the procedural benefits of the cranial approach, which enables early vascular control and reduced bowel interference.