Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Comparative Meta-Analysis.
BACKGROUND Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the standard restorative procedure for patients with ulcerative colitis requiring colectomy. Although robotic-assisted surgery has gained increasing acceptance in colorectal surgery, its role in IPAA remains uncertain. METHODS A systematic search was conducted across...