Racial disparities in access to minimally invasive proctectomy for rectal cancer—a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study

Asians had the highest rate of laparoscopic and robotic proctectomy, while Blacks had the highest rate of open proctectomy. African Americans were least likely to undergo laparoscopic proctectomy compared with all races. Race is an independent risk factor for access to minimally invasive proctectomy.