Early results of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer

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Authors

James W. Fleshman

Heidi Nelson

Walter R. Peters

Charles H. Kim · University of Baltimore

Sergio W. Larach

Richard R. Boorse

Wayne L. Ambroze · AID Atlanta

Abstract

A laparoscopic approach to colorectal cancer results in early outcome after treatment that is comparable with conventional therapy for colorectal cancer. A randomized trial is needed to compare long-term outcomes of open and laparoscopic approaches with colorectal cancer.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 39, Issue 10, pp. S53-S58

DOI: 10.1007/bf02053806

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