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Clinical Evidence – Low Anterior Resection

The following selected publications support the clinical efficacy of da Vinci® General Surgery for low anterior resection.

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Luca F, Cenciarelli S, Valvo M, Pozzi S, Faso FL, Ravizza D, Zampino G, Sonzogni A, Biffi R. Full robotic left colon and rectal cancer resection: technique and early outcome. Ann Surg Oncol. 2009 May;16(5):1274-8. Epub 2009 Feb 26. Abstract

Choi DJ, Kim SH, Lee PJ, Kim J, Woo SU. Single-stage totally robotic dissection for rectal cancer surgery: technique and short-term outcome in 50 consecutive patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2009 Nov;52(11):1824-30. Abstract

D'Annibale A, Morpurgo E, Fiscon V, Trevisan P, Sovernigo G, Orsini C, Guidolin D. Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for treatment of colorectal diseases. Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Dec;47(12):2162-8. Abstract

Baik SH, Kwon HY, Kim JS, Hur H, Sohn SK, Cho CH, Kim H. Robotic versus laparoscopic low anterior resection of rectal cancer: short-term outcome of a prospective comparative study. Ann Surg Oncol. 2009 Jun;16(6):1480-7. Epub 2009 Mar 17. Abstract

Hellan M, Anderson C, Ellenhorn JD, Paz B, Pigazzi A; Short-Term Outcomes After Robotic-Assisted Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer; Annals of Surgical Oncology (_ 2007) DOI: 10.1245/s10434-007-9544-z. Abstract

Park JS, Choi GS, Lim KH, Jang YS, Jun SH. S052: a comparison of robot-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgery in the treatment of rectal cancer. Surg Endosc. 2010 Jun 15. [Epub ahead of print]. Abstract

Zimmern A, Prasad L, deSouza A, Marecik S, Park J,  Abcarian H. Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery: A Series of 131 Cases; World J Surg DOI 10.1007/s00268-010-0591-4. Abstract

While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctors about da Vinci Surgery, are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. © 2010 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved.

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