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Review
. 2018 Sep;100(Suppl 7):42-53.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.supp2.42.

The role of robotics in colorectal surgery

P C Sivathondan  1 , D G Jayne  1
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Review

The role of robotics in colorectal surgery

P C Sivathondan et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Robotic surgery is safe and feasible offering many potential advantages to the colorectal surgeon.

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Figure 1
Placement of ports for totally robotic rectal surgery (taken from Park et al)
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Figure 2
Nerves associated with sexual and urinary function that are at risk of damage during rectal cancer surgery (taken from Park and Kim)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Earlier recovery of sexual and urinary function following robotic rectal cancer surgery compared to laparoscopic
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