Overview
The aim of the study is to evaluate the technical feasibility and applicability of a surgical assistance system based on image recognition algorithms in a first-in-human pilot study. In addition, this study will provide preliminary data on the oncological outcome of the assistance system.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with rectal cancer scheduled for robot-assisted rectal resection
- Intact preoperative urogenital/rectal function
- Full capability of consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous/Second malignant disease \<5 years before diagnosis of rectal cancer
- Previous abdominal surgery, except for laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy or Cesarean section
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Addiction or illness that prevent the person concerned from assessing the nature and scope of the clinical trial and its possible consequences
- indication that the participant is unlikely to comply with the trial protocoll (e.g. lack of compliance)
- official or court order for involuntary hospitalization
