Does prolonged operative time impact postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing robotic-assisted rectal resection for cancer?

Background Several studies have shown a correlation between longer operative times and higher rates of postoperative morbidity for open and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of prolonged operative time on early postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing robotic-assisted rectal cancer resection.