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Excision of a rectal neoplasm using robotic transanal surgery (RTS): a description of the technique

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The approach to local excision of benign and early-stage, well-selected neoplasms of the rectum continues to evolve. We demonstrate here that local excision of a rectal neoplasm using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System can be successfully performed. To our knowledge, this is the first time robotic transanal surgery (RTS) has been used in this manner.

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Drs. Atallah, Parra-Davila, deBeche, Albert, and Larach have no conflict of interest to report. Drs. Albert, Atallah, and Larach, and deBeche-Adams are paid consultants for Applied Medical. Dr. Parra-Davila is a paid consultant for Ethicon, EndoSurgery, Intuitive Surgical, Cook Surgical, and Easy Lap. This study did not receive financial support from Applied Medical, or any other source.

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  1. The Global Robotics Institute Celebration, Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park, Orlando, FL, USA

    S. Atallah, E. Parra-Davila, T. deBeche-Adams, M. Albert & S. Larach

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Atallah, S., Parra-Davila, E., deBeche-Adams, T. et al. Excision of a rectal neoplasm using robotic transanal surgery (RTS): a description of the technique. Tech Coloproctol 16, 389–392 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0833-6

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