[Robotic-assisted surgery of rectal cancer-Technique, limitations and results].

Background: The number of oncological robotic-assisted rectal cancer resections is rapidly increasing in Germany and worldwide; however, the indications, technique and potential limitations of this surgical technique are still discussed.

Material And Methods: The standardized modular surgical technique, the results in our clinic and the currently published evidence are presented.

Results: The procedure should be divided into seven modules in terms of standardization and teaching.