A Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic versus Open Surgery for Rectal Cancer

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Authors

H. Jaap Bonjer · University Medical Center

Charlotte L. Deijen · University Hospital and Clinics

Gabor A. Abis · University Medical Center

Miguel A. Cuesta · University Medical Center

M. H. G. M. van der Pas · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Elly S.M. de Lange–de Klerk

Antonio M. Lacy · Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery in patients with rectal cancer was associated with rates of locoregional recurrence and disease-free and overall survival similar to those for open surgery. (Funded by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Europe and others; COLOR II ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00297791.).

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 372, Issue 14, pp. 1324-1332

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1414882

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