Laparoscopic versus open total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer

Colorectal cancer including rectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the western world. For colon carcinoma, laparoscopic surgery is proven to result in faster postoperative recovery, fewer complications and better cosmetic results with equal oncologic results. These short-te...

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Published in:	Cochrane database of systematic reviews no. 4; p. CD005200
Main Authors:	Vennix, Sandra, Pelzers, Loeki, Bouvy, Nicole, Beets, Geerard L, Pierie, Jean-Pierre, Wiggers, Theo, Breukink, Stephanie
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 15.04.2014
Subjects:	Conversion to Open Surgery - statistics & numerical data Elective Surgical Procedures Humans Laparoscopy Rectal Neoplasms - surgery Rectum - surgery Treatment Outcome
ISSN:	1469-493X, 1469-493X
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