Robotic intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis: technical detail

Abstract

Introduction

Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal diseases has dramatically changed since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery. The frontline for minimally invasive surgery has further progressed since the advent of robotic surgery, with developments more pronounced for rectal cancers especially considering the perceived technological advantages of robotic surgery over the laparoscopic method. The intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancers provides a challenge for open approach and also for laparoscopic method. This paper discusses the method used for a robotic intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis.

Methodology

Here, we report a detailed operative technique for performing a robotic intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis.

Discussion

Surgical intersphincteric resection is a realistic option for surgical treatment of low rectal cancers.