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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2026; 32(45): 118839
Published online Dec 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.118839
Published online Dec 7, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.118839
Figure 1 Postoperative recovery indices.
A: Time to initial ambulation; B: Time to urinary catheter removal; C: Length of hospital stay.
Figure 2 Gastrointestinal function recovery.
A: Time to bowel sounds recovery in robotic and laparoscopic groups; B: Time to first flatus; C: Abdominal distension duration; D: Time to first liquid intake.
- Citation: Zhang C, Xue RF. Robotic-assisted vs laparoscopic-assisted radical resection for rectal cancer: A comparison of surgical indices, postoperative recovery, and complications. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(45): 118839
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v32/i45/118839.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.118839