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Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for colon cancer EXPERT REVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES Tedesco, M. M., Curet, M. J. 2006; 3 (4): 415-419

Abstract

Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy (LAC) for colon cancer was first described in 1991. Unlike other laparoscopic procedures used to treat benign disease, the LAC for colon cancer has been slow to gain acceptance for a variety of reasons. Recently, several large, randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that LACs are comparable with open colectomies with respect to oncological issues such as survival, port-site metastases and tumor recurrence. Moreover, there are significant patient benefits with the use of LAC including duration of analgesic use, return of bowel function, length of stay and return to normal activity.

View details for DOI 10.1586/17434440.3.4.415

View details for PubMedID 16866638