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Prospective comparison of open vs. laparoscopic colon surgery for carcinoma
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · 1996 · Vol. 39(10) · pp. S35–S46
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(Texas Endosurgery Institute)
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.
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionMedicineLaparoscopyColorectal cancerSurgerySurgical oncologyCarcinomaColorectal surgeryAbdominal surgeryLymph nodeProspective cohort study
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AgedCarcinomaColectomyColonic NeoplasmsFemaleHumansLaparotomyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalLaparoscopyProspective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment Outcome
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