Prospective comparison of open vs. laparoscopic colon surgery for carcinoma

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Authors

Morris E. Franklin · Texas Endosurgery Institute

Daniel Rosenthal · Texas Endosurgery Institute

Daniel Abrego-Medina · Texas Endosurgery Institute

James P. Dorman · Texas Endosurgery Institute

Jeffrey L. Glass · Texas Endosurgery Institute

Richard F. Norem · Texas Endosurgery Institute

A. J. Díaz

Abstract

After five years, this study shows that laparoscopy does no harm to the patient, offers comparable oncologic resections, and seems to be patient-friendly, with less pain, quicker return of bowel functions, shortened hospitalization, and quicker return to full activity.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 39, Issue 10, pp. S35-S46

DOI: 10.1007/bf02053804

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