Journal article
Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer: a systematic review.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in western countries. The objective of this systematic review was to show that laparoscopic-assisted colon resection for cancer is not inferior to open colectomy with respect to cancer survival and perioperative outcomes.
METHOD: We performed a comprehensive literature review. Inclusion criteria were adults aged over 16 years with a colon resection for …
Authors
Kahnamoui K; Cadeddu M; Farrokhyar F; Anvari M
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 48–57
Publication Date
February 2007
ISSN
0008-428X