Research Perspective on Patient-Related Functional Outcomes After Robotic-Assisted Rectal Surgery Compared With a Laparoscopic Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Funding/Support: None reported. Financial Disclosure: None reported. Correspondence: Mohammad Ali Abbass, M.D., M.P.H., Northwestern University, Surgery, Arkes Pavilion, 676 N St Claire St., Suite 6049, Chicago, IL 60611. E-mail: [email protected]