Surgical endoscopy
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The long-term outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection (RALLD) have not been fully investigated. This study aimed to assess the oncological and long-term outcomes of RALLD for rectal cancer through comparison with those of open lateral lymph node dissection (OLLD) in a retrospective study. ⋯ The short- and long-term outcomes indicated that RALLD may be a useful modality for locally advanced low rectal cancer.