Aaron Seah Wei Ming, Isaac Seow-En, Koo Chee Hoe, Lionel Raphael Chen Hui, Yvonne Ng Ying Ru, Ngo Nye Thane, Ivan Tan En-Howe, Rachel Lee Shi Yi, Emile Kwong Wei Tan
Ann Coloproctol. 2026;42(3):355-363. Published online June 16, 2026
Purpose Robotic and laparoscopic approaches to rectal cancer surgery yield comparable short-term outcomes; however, comparative inpatient costs, particularly when stratified by tumor level, remain insufficiently characterized. This study compared short-term clinical and pathological outcomes, as well as index hospitalization costs, for minimally invasive surgery in patients with mid and low rectal cancer.
Methods All consecutive patients with mid (5–10 cm from the anal verge) and low (<5 cm from the anal verge) rectal cancer who underwent elective minimally invasive surgery between January 2018 and December 2023 were identified. One-to-one propensity score matching was performed using the following covariates: age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, tumor level, receipt of neoadjuvant therapy, and presence of a defunctioning stoma. Outcomes and cost components were compared overall and stratified by tumor level.
Results After matching, 282 patients were included (laparoscopic surgery, n=141; robotic surgery, n=141). Median operative time was longer in the robotic group (368 minutes vs. 325 minutes, P=0.007), whereas the median postoperative length of stay was similar between groups (6.0 days vs. 6.0 days, P=0.255). Rates of conversion to open surgery, anastomotic leak, 30-day mortality, and 30-day readmission did not differ significantly. Histopathological indicators of resection quality, including lymph node yield, margin clearance, and completeness of total mesorectal excision, were comparable. Mean index hospitalization cost was higher in the robotic group (SGD 37,436 vs. SGD 31,724; difference, SGD 5,713; P=0.008), with a greater difference observed in mid rectal cancer (SGD 8,606; P=0.008) than in low rectal cancer (SGD 1,811; P=0.465).
Conclusion Robotic and laparoscopic surgery yielded comparable short-term clinical and pathological outcomes. Although costs were higher with robotic surgery, the cost differential was smaller for low rectal cancer, identifying this subgroup as a priority for prospective evaluation of clinical and economic value.
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This study aims to discuss the principles and pillars of robotic colorectal surgery training and share the training pathway at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. A narrative review is presented to discuss all the relevant and critical steps in robotic surgical training. Robotic training requires a stepwise approach, including theoretical knowledge, case observation, simulation, dry lab, wet lab, tutored programs, proctoring (in person or telementoring), procedure-specific training, and follow-up. Portsmouth Colorectal has an established robotic training model with a safe stepwise approach that has been demonstrated through perioperative and oncological results. Robotic surgery training should enable a trainee to use the robotic platform safely and effectively, minimize errors, and enhance performance with improved outcomes. Portsmouth Colorectal has provided such a stepwise training program since 2015 and continues to promote and augment safe robotic training in its field. Safe and efficient training programs are essential to upholding the optimal standard of care.
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Results
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