
Full Robotic Anterior Rectal Resection
June 17, 2009
Pier C. Giulianotti (Chicago – USA) Fabio Sbrana (Chicago – USA) F.M. Bianco
SUMMARY
The robotic approach for an anterior rectal resection for colorectal cancer is shown. The robotic technology allows a superior performance in the pelvic dissection: nerve sparing and precise mesorectal dissection. Minimally invasive approach allows faster recovery and faster multimodality treatment for colorectal malignancy.