This study compared robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME) and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) with regard to urinary function, sexual function and sphincter- preservation outcomes for low rectal cancer.
Urinary and sexual dysfunction are recognized complications of rectal cancer surgery in men. This study compared robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME) and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision(LTME) with regard to these functional outcomes.Sphincter- preservation outcomes for low rectal cancer was observed as well.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
225
The Da Vinci Surgical System may help to protect subtle anatomical structure and provide more functional protection when compared to laparoscopic surgery. This study aimed to compare RTME and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) for rectal cancer with regard to Urinary, sexual function and sphincter- preservation outcomes.
Traditional laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) for rectal cancer.
Incidence of sexual and urinary dysfunction
Time frame: One years after surgery
disease-free survival(DFS )
DFS was defined as from the date of randomization to the date of tumor recurrence or death from any cause
Time frame: 3 years disease-free survival
Anus preservation rate
Time frame: One years after surgery
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