Robotic low anterior resection versus transanal total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer: A comparison of 115 cases

Our study shows comparable results for RLAR and TaTME in rectal cancer treatment. Both procedures should be considered equally feasible for low rectal cancer cases and as an alternative to conventional anterior resections (open or laparoscopic). Furthermore, both techniques allow excellent oncological outcome especially in patients with anatomical limitations.