Outcomes of Robotic versus Laparoscopic versus Open Resection for Rectal Cancer in a Center with a Beginning Robotic Colorectal Surgery Program.

Background And Objective: Robotic surgery for rectal malignancies in the Philippines is emerging. Evidence has shown promising results for robot-assisted (R) rectal surgery when compared to the laparoscopic (L) and open (O) approach. This study discussed the clinicopathologic outcomes of the first robotic rectal resections versus laparoscopic and open rectal resections at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH).