Table 2.
Operative Data for Laparoscopic and Robotic Groups
| Laparoscopic (n = 21) | Robotic (n = 21) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of resection | |||
| Low anterior resection | 6 (29%) | 1 (5%) | .09 |
| Proctectomy | 13 (62%) | 11 (52%) | .76 |
| Intersphincteric proctectomy | 1 (5%) | 2 (10%) | >.99 |
| Abdominoperineal resection | 1 (5%) | 5 (24%) | .18 |
| Total proctocolectomy | 0 | 2 (10%) | >.99 |
| Fecal diversion | 13 (62%) | 19 (90%) | .07 |
| Ileostomy | 11 (52%) | 13 (62%) | .76 |
| Colostomy | 2 (10%) | 6 (29%) | .24 |
| Invasion of adjacent organs | 2 (10%) | 0 | .48 |
| Median operative time (mean, range) (min) | 240 (236.3, 171–360) | 260 (274.8, 189–449) | .04 |
| Median robot dock time (mean, range) (min) | — | 10 (10.4, 4–23) | |
| Median robot work time (mean, range) (min) | — | 61 (68.5, 37–125) | |
| Median blood loss (mean, range) (mL) | 100 (271.4, 50–1200) | 150 (252.6, 30–2000) | .76 |
| Intraoperative transfusions | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | >.99 |
| Intraoperative complication | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | >.99 |
| Bleeding (requiring transfusion) | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | >.99 |
| Conversion to open surgery | 0 | 1 (5%) | >.99 |