Laparoscopic Surgery Versus Robot Surgery for Right-side Colon Cancer: Short-term Outcome of a Randomised Clinical Trial

The recent introduction of robotic surgical system has revolutionized the field of minimally invasive surgery. The investigators hypothesized that adoption of a robotic surgical system for patients with right-side colon cancer seems appealing because This system provides high-definition three-dimensional vision, eliminates physiologic tremor, and better ergonomics. This randomized controlled trial was designed to determine the safety and efficacy of robotic right hemicolectomy in comparison with laparoscopic right hemicolectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary cancer
• right-side located tumor (from cecum to proximal transverse colon)

Exclusion Criteria:

• tumor with obstruction
• tumor with perforation
• clinically advanced tumor (T4 stage)
• tumor with distant metastases
• synchronous tumor