Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4252844 | Cirugía Española | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Five trials with a total of 380 patients were selected, of whom 169 were subjected to RA-TME and 211 to L-TME. No significant differences were found, although RA-TME was associated with a lower conversion rate, a greater resection margin circumference, and higher number of isolated lymph nodes, as well as a lower overall rate of complications. There was no evidence that RA-TME had advantages that compensated for the longer duration of the surgery and the higher cost of the procedure. More randomised prospective studies and a greater number of patients are needed.
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Authors
Ana MarÃa González Fernández, Juan Francisco Mascareñas González,