Comparison of short‐term outcomes between robot‐assisted and laparoscopic rectal surgery for rectal cancer: A propensity score‐matched analysis using the Japanese Nationwide diagnosis procedure combination database
Abstract Background The use of robot‐assisted surgery for rectal cancer is increasing, but its short‐term results remain unclear. We compared the short‐term outcomes of robot‐assisted and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer using a nationwide inpatient database. Methods We analyzed patients regis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-11-01
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Series: | Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12707 |