Publication Name	World Journal of Surgical Procedures
Manuscript ID	15547
Country	Saudi Arabia

Received	2014-11-29 14:44
Peer-Review Started	2014-11-29 16:14
To Make the First Decision	2014-12-12 17:31
Return for Revision	2014-12-18 11:27
Revised
Second Decision	2015-02-04 12:02
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2015-02-04 22:45
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-02-11 16:29
Articles in Press	2015-02-11 16:29
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ISSN	2219-2832 (online)
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Robotic surgery vs conventional laparoscopy for the treatment of rectal cancer: Review of the literature
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Antonio Privitera, Amro Salem, Khalil Elgendy and Khalid Sabr
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Corresponding Author	Dr. Antonio Privitera, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, 6830 Ammar Bin Thabit St, Al Muraikabat, Dammam 32253-3202, Saudi Arabia. privitera@hotmail.com
Key Words	Rectal cancer; Total mesorectal excision; Laparoscopic surgery; Robotic surgery
Core Tip	Robotic surgery for rectal cancer is a promising approach since it allows a better view of the pelvic cavity and enhanced freedom of instrument movements when compared to conventional laparoscopy. This would potentially translate into a better oncological dissection, and reduced risk of injury to neurovascular structures. This review of the literature shows that no definite conclusion of the potential benefits of robotic surgery can be drawn, and that larger prospective studies with long-term follow up are needed to establish the role of the procedure.
Publish Date	2015-04-02 17:32
Citation	Privitera A, Salem A, Elgendy K, Sabr K. Robotic surgery vs conventional laparoscopy for the treatment of rectal cancer: Review of the literature. World J Surg Proced 2015; 5(1): 142-146
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2832/full/v5/i1/142.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.142

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