Effects of laparoscopic vs robotic-assisted mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: An update systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Summary: Controversy still surrounds clinical benefits of robotic-assisted (RS) over laparoscopic surgery (LS) despite its popularity in clinical use in terms of outcomes and complication rates. The study aims to systematically review and provide the evidence concerning the risk of conversion to ope...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958418305384 |