References 1:

High Level of Evidence (LOE) Robotic General Surgery Publications Missing

from TAVAC Bibliography

Grouped by Procedure and LOE (1,2,3)

Cholecystectomy(5)

2a(1)

Kamiński, J. P., et al. (2014) Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Inpatient Analysis: Does the End Justify the Means? Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.

2b(1)

Heemskerk, J., et al. (2014) Relax, It's Just Laparoscopy! A Prospective Randomized Trial on Heart Rate Variability of the Surgeon in Robot-Assisted versus Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Digestive Surgery 31:225-232

3b(3)

Ayloo, S., et al. (2014) Laparoscopic versus robot-assisted cholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Surgery 12:1077-1081

Breitenstein, S., et al. (2008) Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy: outcome and cost analyses of a case-matched control study. Annals of Surgery. 247:987-993

Ruurda, J. P. V., P. L.; Broeders, I. A. (2003) Analysis of procedure time in robot-assisted surgery: comparative study in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Computer Aided Surgery. 8:24-29

Colorectal (97)

1a(1)

Liao, G., et al. (2014) Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials. World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 12:122

1b(3)

Jimenez Rodriguez, R. M. D. P., J. M.; de La Portilla de Juan, F.; PrendesSillero, E.; Hisnard Cadet Dussort, J. M.; Padillo, J. (2011) Prospective randomised study: robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer resection. Cir Esp.

Park, J. S. C., G. S.; Park, S. Y.; Kim, H. J.; Ryuk, J. P. (2012) Randomized clinical trial of robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic right colectomy. British Journal of Surgery. 99:1219-1226

Somashekhar, S. P., et al. (2013) Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Robotic-Assisted Surgery with Traditional Laparotomy for Rectal Cancer-Indian Study. Indian Journal of Surgery.

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Broholm, M., et al. (2014) Possible benefits of robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery regarding urological and sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Colorectal Disease.

Chang, Y. S., et al. (2015) A meta-analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy. Journal of Surgical Research.

Halabi, W. J. K., C. Y.; Jafari, M. D.; Nguyen, V. Q.; Carmichael, J. C.; Mills, S.; Stamos, M. J.; Pigazzi, A. (2013) Robotic-assisted Colorectal Surgery in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis of Trends and Outcomes. World Journal of Surgery.

Juo, Y. Y., et al. (2013) Is Minimally Invasive Colon Resection Better Than Traditional Approaches?: First Comprehensive National Examination With Propensity Score Matching. JAMA Surg.

Keller, D. S., et al. (2013) Short-Term Outcomes for Robotic Colorectal Surgery by Provider Volume. Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Keller, D. S., et al. (2014) Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus robot-assisted colorectal resection. Surgical Endoscopy. 28:212-221

Petrucciani, N., et al. (2014) Robotic right colectomy: A worthwhile procedure? Results of a meta-analysis of trials comparing robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 11:22-28

Scarpinata, R. A., E. H. (2013) Does robotic rectal cancer surgery offer improved early postoperative outcomes? Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 56:253-262

Speicher, P. J., et al. (2014) Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer: A National Perspective on Short-term Oncologic Outcomes. Annals of Surgery.

Wang, M., et al. (2014) [A meta-analysis on the outcomes and potential benefits of hybrid robotic technique in rectal cancer surgery]. Zhonghua Wei Chang WaiKeZa Zhi. 17:785-790

Xiong, B., et al. (2014) Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: a Meta-analysis of Eight Studies. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Xu, H., et al. (2014) Robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy: a meta-analysis. World Journal of Surgical Oncology. 12:274

Yang, Y. W., F.; Zhang, P.; Shi, C.; Zou, Y.; Qin, H.; Ma, Y. (2012) Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Disease, Focusing on Rectal Cancer: A Meta-analysis. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 19:3727-3736

2b(11)

Baek, J. H. P., C.; Pigazzi, A. (2010) Robotic and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a case-matched study. Surgical Endoscopy.

Baik, S. H. K., Y. T.; Kang, C. M.; Lee, W. J.; Kim, N. K.; Sohn, S. K.; Chi, H. S.; Cho, C. H. (2008) Robotic tumor-specific mesorectalexcison of rectal cancer: Short-term outcome of a pilot randomized trial. Surgical Endoscopy. 22:1601-1608

Baik, S. H. K., H. Y.; Kim, J. S.; Hur, H.; Sohn, S. K.; Cho, C. H.; Kim, H. (2009) Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection of Rectal Cancer: Short-Term Outcome of a Prospective Comparative Study. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 16:1480-1487

Kim, H. J. C., G. S.; Park, J. S.; Park, S. Y. (2012) Comparison of intracorporeal single-stapled and double-stapled anastomosis in laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a case-control study. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 28:149-156

Kim, J. C., et al. (2014) A comparison of the technical and oncologic validity between robot-assisted and conventional open abdominoperineal resection. International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

Kim, J. C. Y., S. S.; Jang, T. Y.; Kwak, J. Y.; Yun, M. J.; Lim, S. B. (2012) Open versus robot-assisted sphincter-saving operations in rectal cancer patients: techniques and comparison of outcomes between groups of 100 matched patients. International of Medical Robots and Computer Assisted Surgery.

Kim, J. Y. K., N. K.; Lee, K. Y.; Hur, H.; Min, B. S.; Kim, J. H. (2012) A Comparative Study of Voiding and Sexual Function after Total Mesorectal Excision with Autonomic Nerve Preservation for Rectal Cancer: Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Surgery. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 19:2485-2493

Patel, C. B. R., M.; Ramos-Valadez, D. I.; Haas, E. M. (2011) A three-arm (laparoscopic, hand-assisted, and robotic) matched-case analysis of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 54:144-150

Patriti, A. (2009) Short- and medium-term outcome of robot-assisted and traditional laparoscopic rectal resection. JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 13:176-183

Shibata, J., et al. (2015) Surgical stress response after colorectal resection: a comparison of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery. Tech Coloproctol.

Wong, M. T. M., G.; Rigaud, J.; Regenet, N.; Lehur, P. A. (2011) Robotic versus laparoscopic rectopexy for complex rectocele: a prospective comparison of short-term outcomes. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 54:342-346

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Alasari, S. M., B. S. (2012) Robotic colorectal surgery: a systematic review. ISRN Surg. 2012:293894

Araujo, S. E., et al. (2014) Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: Current immediate clinical and oncological outcomes. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 20:14359-14370

Barrie, J., et al. (2013) Attaining Surgical Competency and Its Implications in Surgical Clinical Trial Design: A Systematic Review of the Learning Curve in Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 21:829-840

Gonzalez Fernandez, A. M. M. G., J. F. (2012) [Total laparoscopic mesorectal excision versus robot-assisted in the treatment of rectal cancer: a meta-analysis]. Cir Esp. 90:348-354

Jin, K., et al. (2014) Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in China: An overview. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 7:4635-4645

Kanji, A. G., R. S.; Shi, X.; Birch, D. W.; Karmali, S. (2011) Robotic-assisted colon and rectal surgery: a systematic review. International of Medical Robots and Computer Assisted Surgery. 7:401-407

Kim, C. W., et al. (2014) Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Colorectal Surgery Compared with Laparoscopic and Open Surgery: a Systematic Review. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Lin, S. J., H. G.; Chen, Z. H.; Zhou, S. Y.; Liu, X. S.; Yu, J. R. (2011) Meta-analysis of robotic and laparoscopic surgery for treatment of rectal cancer. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 17:5214-5220

Mak, T. W., et al. (2014) Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: A systematic review of current practice. World J Gastrointest Oncol. 6:184-193

Memon, S. H., A. G.; Murphy, D. G.; Bressel, M.; Lynch, A. C. (2012) Robotic versus Laparoscopic Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: A Meta-analysis. Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Mirnezami, A. H. M., R.; Venkatasubramaniam, A. K.; Chandrakumaran, K.; Cecil, T. D.; Moran, B. J. (2010) Robotic colorectal surgery: hype or new hope? A systematic review of robotics in colorectal surgery. Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. 12:1084-1093

Ortiz-Oshiro, E. S.-E., I.; Moreno-Sierra, J.; Perez, C. F.; Diaz, J. S.; Fernandez-Represa, J. A. (2012) Robotic assistance may reduce conversion to open in rectal carcinoma laparoscopic surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis. International of Medical Robots and Computer Assisted Surgery.

Papanikolaou, I. G. (2014) Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Systematic Review of the Literature. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques.

Rondelli, F., et al. (2014) Robot-assisted or conventional laparoscoic rectopexy for rectal prolapse? Systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Surgery.

Trastulli, S. F., E.; Cirocchi, R.; Cavaliere, D.; Avenia, N.; Sciannameo, F.; Gullà, N.; Noya, G.; Boselli, C. (2012) Robotic resection compared with laparoscopic rectal resection for cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of short-term outcome. Colorectal Disease. 14:e134-e156

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Baek, S. J., et al. (2013) Robotic versus laparoscopic coloanal anastomosis with or without intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:4157-4163

Baek, S. J. K., S. H.; Cho, J. S.; Shin, J. W.; Kim, J. (2012) Robotic versus Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: A Cost Analysis from A Single Institute in Korea. World Journal of Surgery. 36:2722-2729

Bertani, E., et al. (2014) The impact of pelvimetry on anastomotic leakage in a consecutive series of open, laparoscopic and robotic low anterior resections with total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Hepato-Gastroenterology. 61:1574-1581

Bertani, E. C., A.; Biffi, R.; Bianchi, P. P.; Radice, D.; Branchi, V.; Cenderelli, E.; Vetrano, I.; Cenciarelli, S.; Andreoni, B. (2011) Assessing appropriateness for elective colorectal cancer surgery: clinical, oncological, and quality-of-life short-term outcomes employing different treatment approaches. International Journal of Colorectal Disease. 26:1317-1327

Biffi, R. L., F.; Pozzi, S.; Cenciarelli, S.; Valvo, M.; Sonzogni, A.; Radice, D.; Ghezzi, T. L. (2011) Operative blood loss and use of blood products after full robotic and conventional low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision for treatment of rectal cancer. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 5:101-107

Casillas Jr, M. A., et al. (2013) Improved perioperative and short-term outcomes of robotic versus conventional laparoscopic colorectal operations. American Journal of Surgery.

Clark, J. S., K.; Sodergren, M. H.; James, D. R. C.; Purkayastha, S.; Athanasiou, T.; Yang, G. Z.; Darzi, A. (2011) Robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision: should it be considered as the technique of choice in the management of rectal cancer? Journal of Robotic Surgery. 6:99-114

D'Annibale, A., et al. (2013) Total mesorectal excision: A comparison of oncological and functional outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques. 27:1887-1895

Davis, B. R., et al. (2014) Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic colectomy: cost and clinical outcomes. JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 18:211-224

Desouza, A. L. P., L. M.; Ricci, J.; Park, J. J.; Marecik, S. J.; Zimmern, A.; Blumetti, J.; Abcarian, H. (2011) A comparison of open and robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 54:275-282

Deutsch, G. B. S., S. A.; Gunabushanam, V.; Mishra, N.; Rubach, E.; Zemon, H.; Klein, J. D. S.; DeNoto Iii, G. (2011) Robotic vs. laparoscopic colorectal surgery: an institutional experience. Surgical Endoscopy. 26:956-963

Elliott, P. A., et al. (2015) Robotic versus laparoscopic resection for sigmoid diverticulitis with fistula. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Erguner, I., et al. (2013) What have we gained by performing robotic rectal resection? Evaluation of 64 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic low anterior resection for rectal adenocarcinoma. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 23:316-319

Ghezzi, T. L., et al. (2014) Robotic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: Comparative study of short and long-term outcomes. European Journal of Surgical Oncology.

Haas, E. M. P., R. (2013) Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery: A Comparison and Contrast. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 24:19-23

Helvind, N. M. E., J. R.; Mogensen, A.; Tas, B.; Olsen, J.; Bundgaard, M.; Jakobsen, H. L.; Gögenür, I. (2013) No differences in short-term morbidity and mortality after robot-assisted laparoscopic versus laparoscopic resection for colonic cancer: a case-control study of 263 patients. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:2575-2580

Ielpo, B., et al. (2014) Robotic versus laparoscopic rectal resection: Is there any real difference? A comparative single center study. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. 10:300-305

Inusah, S. D., T. D.; Albright, K. C.; McGwin, G., Jr. (2012) Robotic vs Laparoscopic Resection of Rectal Cancer: Short-term Outcomes of a Case-Control Study. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 55:e3

Jafari, M. D. L., K. H.; Halabi, W. J.; Mills, S. D.; Carmichael, J. C.; Stamos, M. J.; Pigazzi, A. (2013) The use of indocyanine green fluorescence to assess anastomotic perfusion during robotic assisted laparoscopic rectal surgery. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:3003-3008

Kang, J. M., B. S.; Hur, H.; Kim, N. K.; Lee, K. Y. (2011) Transanal specimen extraction in robotic rectal cancer surgery. British Journal of Surgery.

Kang, J. Y., K. J.; Min, B. S.; Hur, H.; Baik, S. H.; Kim, N. K.; Lee, K. Y. (2012) The impact of robotic surgery for mid and low rectal cancer: A case-matched analysis of 3-arm comparison--open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. Annals of Surgery.

Kim, D. H., et al. (2015) Factors affecting the selection of minimally invasive surgery for stage 0/I colorectal cancer. International Journal of Surgery. 16:44-48

Kim, I. K., et al. (2014) Is prior laparoscopy experience required for adaptation to robotic rectal surgery?: feasibility of one-step transition from open to robotic surgery. International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

Kim, J. C., et al. (2014) Completely abdominal intersphincteric resection for lower rectal cancer: feasibility and comparison of robot-assisted and open surgery. Surgical Endoscopy.

Koh, F. H., et al. (2014) Endowrist Versus Wrist: A Case-Controlled Study Comparing Robotic Versus Hand-assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques. 24:452-456

Kuo, L. J., et al. (2014) Clinical outcomes of robot-assisted intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer: comparison with conventional laparoscopy and multifactorial analysis of the learning curve for robotic surgery. International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

Kwak, J. M. K., S. H.; Kim, J.; Son, D. N.; Baek, S. J.; Cho, J. S. (2011) Robotic vs laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer: Short-term outcomes of a case-control study. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 54:151-156

Levic, K., et al. (2014) A Comparative Study of Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer. Surgical Innovation.

Lim, D. R. M., B. S.; Kim, M. S.; Alasari, S.; Kim, G.; Hur, H.; Baik, S. H.; Lee, K. Y.; Kim, N. K. (2012) Robotic versus laparoscopic anterior resection of sigmoid colon cancer: comparative study of long-term oncologic outcomes. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:1-7

Lujan, H. J. M., V. H.; Romero, R.; Plasencia, G. (2011) Laparoscopic versus robotic right colectomy: a single surgeon's experience. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 7:95-102

Maciel, V., et al. (2014) Diverticular disease complicated with colovesical fistula: laparoscopic versus robotic management. International Surgery. 99:203-210

Makela-Kaikkonen, J., et al. (2014) Robotic-assisted and laparoscopic ventral rectopexy in the treatment of rectal prolapse: a matched-pairs study of operative details and complications. Tech Coloproctol. 18:151-155

Mantoo, S., et al. (2013) Is robotic-assisted ventral mesh rectopexy superior to laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in the management of obstructed defaecation? Colorectal Disease.

Mehmood, R. K., et al. (2014) Short-term outcome of laparoscopic versus robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse. Is robotic superior? International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

Melich, G., et al. (2014) Simultaneous development of laparoscopy and robotics provides acceptable perioperative outcomes and shows robotics to have a faster learning curve and to be overall faster in rectal cancer surgery: analysis of novice MIS surgeon learning curves. Surgical Endoscopy.

Miller, A. T. B., J. R.; Rubin, M.; Hurst, R. D.; Fichera, A.; Umanskiy, K. (2011) Robotic-Assisted Proctectomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case-Matched Comparison of Laparoscopic and Robotic Technique. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 16:597-594

Morpurgo, E., et al. (2013) Robotic-assisted intracorporeal anastomosis versus extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for cancer: a case control study. Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A. 23:414-417

Park, E. J., et al. (2014) Long-term Oncologic Outcomes of Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Comparative Study With Laparoscopic Surgery. Annals of Surgery.

Park, E. J., et al. (2014) Is the Learning Curve of Robotic Low Anterior Resection Shorter Than Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer?: A Comparative Analysis of Clinicopathologic Outcomes Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeries. Medicine. 93:e109

Park, J. S. C., G. S.; Lim, K. H.; Jang, Y. S.; Jun, S. H. (2010) Robotic-Assisted versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Low Rectal Cancer: Case-Matched Analysis of Short-Term Outcomes. Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Park, J. S. C., G. S.; Lim, K. H.; Jang, Y. S.; Jun, S. H. (2010) S052: a comparison of robot-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgery in the treatment of rectal cancer. Surgical Endoscopy. 25:240-248

Park, S. Y., et al. (2013) Urinary and Erectile Function in Men After Total Mesorectal Excision by Laparoscopic or Robot-Assisted Methods for the Treatment of Rectal Cancer: A Case-Matched Comparison. World Journal of Surgery.

Park, S. Y. C., G. S.; Park, J. S.; Kim, H. J.; Ryuk, J. P. (2012) Short-term clinical outcome of robot-assisted intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer: a retrospective comparison with conventional laparoscopy. Surgical Endoscopy. 27:48-55

Popescu, I. V., C.; Tomulescu, V.; Vasile, S.; Sgarbura, O. (2010) The minimally invasive approach, laparoscopic and robotic, in rectal resection for cancer. A single center experience. Acta ChirurgicaIugoslavica. 57:29-35

Saklani, A. P., et al. (2013) Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for mid-low rectal cancer after neoadjuvantchemoradiation therapy: comparison of oncologic outcomes. International Journal of Colorectal Disease.

Shin, J. W. K., S. H. (2012) Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery in colon and rectal cancer. Journal of the Korean Medical Association. 55:620-628

Shin, J. Y. (2012) Comparison of Short-term Surgical Outcomes between a Robotic Colectomy and a Laparoscopic Colectomy during Early Experience. J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 28:19-26

Szeto, G. P. Y., et al. (2013) A comparison of surgeon's postural muscle activity during robotic-assisted and laparoscopic rectal surgery. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 7:305-308

Tam, M. S., et al. (2014) Robotic-laparoscopic rectal cancer excision versus traditional laparoscopy. JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 18

Trastulli, S., et al. (2014) Robotic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis compared with laparoscopic right colectomy with extracorporeal and intracorporeal anastomosis: a retrospective multicentre study. Surgical Endoscopy.

Trinh, B. B., et al. (2014) Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic colorectal surgery. JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 18

Tyler, J. A. F., J. P.; Desai, M. M.; Perry, W. B.; Glasgow, S. C. (2013) Outcomes and costs associated with robotic colectomy in the minimally invasive era. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 56:458-466

Yoo, B. E., et al. (2014) Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: Comparison of the Operative, Oncological, and Functional Outcomes. Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Young, M. T., et al. (2014) Laparoscopic versus Robotic-assisted Rectal Surgery: A Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes. American Surgeon. 80:1059-1063

Gastrectomy (38)

2a(9)

Chuan, L., et al. (2014) Meta-analysis of the short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted compared to laparoscopic gastrectomy. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 24:127-134

Glenn, J. A., et al. (2015) Minimally invasive gastrectomy for cancer: current utilization in US academic medical centers. Surgical Endoscopy.

Hyun, M. H., et al. (2013) Systematic review and meta-analysis of robotic surgery compared with conventional laparoscopic and open resections for gastric carcinoma. British Journal of Surgery. 100:1566-1578

Liao, G., et al. (2013) Robotic versus open gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a meta-analysis. PLoS ONE. 8:e81946

Liao, G. X., et al. (2013) Meta-analysis of Outcomes Compared between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 14:4871-4875

Marano, A., et al. (2013) Robotic versus Laparoscopic versus Open Gastrectomy: A Meta-Analysis. J Gastric Cancer. 13:136-148

Shen, W. S., et al. (2014) A meta-analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Surgical Endoscopy.

Xiong, B. M., L.; Zhang, C. (2012) Robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A meta-analysis of short outcomes. Surgical Oncology.

Xiong, J., et al. (2013) Comparison of Short-Term Clinical Outcomes Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Meta-analysis of 2495 Patients. Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A.

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Caruso, S. P., A.; Marrelli, D.; Ceccarelli, G.; Ceribelli, C.; Roviello, F.; Casciola, L. (2011) Open vs robot-assisted laparoscopic gastric resection with D2 lymph node dissection for adenocarcinoma: a case-control study. International of Medical Robots and Computer Assisted Surgery.

Eom, B. W. Y., H. M.; Ryu, K. W.; Lee, J. H.; Cho, S. J.; Lee, J. Y.; Kim, C. G.; Choi, I. J.; Lee, J. S.; Kook, M. C.; Rhee, J. Y.; Park, S. R.; Kim, Y. W. (2011) Comparison of surgical performance and short-term clinical outcomes between laparoscopic and robotic surgery in distal gastric cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 38:57-63

Han, D. S., et al. (2014) Comparison of Surgical Outcomes of Robot-Assisted and Laparoscopy-Assisted Pylorus-Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Huang, K. H., et al. (2014) Comparison of the Operative Outcomes and Learning Curves between Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. PLoS ONE. 9:e111499