Oncologic outcomes after resection of rectal cancer: Laparoscopic versus open approach - 19/08/11
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Background |
This study examined outcomes of laparoscopic and open rectal cancer surgery in a community hospital setting.
Methods |
A community health care system cancer registry was reviewed retrospectively (2004–2007) for rectal cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment. Primary end points were rates of recurrence and survival.
Results |
Both open and laparoscopic resection groups had similar demographic, treatment, and tumor characteristics. Most patients in the open resection and laparoscopic resection populations experienced no recurrence (79% vs 83%, respectively; P = .5). Overall, the groups had similar mean (88% vs 96%, respectively; P = .4) and disease-free (21 and 23 months, respectively; P = .5) survival.
Conclusions |
In a community hospital setting, laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer was found to be as safe and effective as open resection in selected patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Laparoscopic resection, Open resection, Rectal cancer, Outcomes, Community hospital
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Vol 199 - N° 5
P. 599-603 - mai 2010 Retour au numéro
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