• Int J Med Robot · Dec 2014

    Case Reports

    Robotic transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: experience with a first case.

    • P M Verheijen, E C J Consten, and I A M J Broeders.
    • Department of General Surgery, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
    • Int J Med Robot. 2014 Dec 1;10(4):423-6.

    BackgroundA transanal approach for total mesorectal excision (TME) using a single incision port is feasible. The disadvantages are technical difficulties associated with limited manoeuvrability.MethodsWe present our first experience with robotic-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision. A 48 year-old woman with a tumour 8 cm from the anal verge was successfully operated using a transanal approach. A complete mesorectal excision was performed through a single incision port, using two robot arms.ResultsTME was performed successfully and the patient recovered quickly without any complications. The histological report showed a complete mesorectal excision with free distal and circumferential margins. A sigmoidoscopy showed an intact anastomosis and the patient was planned for reversal of her ileostomy.ConclusionsTransanal total mesorectal excision using the robot is feasible. Robotics may help to overcome technical difficulties associated with the single incision port.Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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