Cost analysis and cost-effectiveness of open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in patients with rectal cancer: a protocol for a systematic review

Introduction Nowadays, most rectal tumours are treated open or minimally invasive, using laparoscopic, robot-assisted or transanal total mesorectal excision. However, insight into the total costs of these techniques is limited. Since all three techniques are currently being performed, including cost...

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Main Authors: Maarten Postma, Roel Hompes, Klaas Havenga, Esther C J Consten, Ritchie T J Geitenbeek, Thijs A Burghgraef, Mark Broekman, Bram P A Schop, Tom G F Lieverse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/8/e057803.full