Laparoscopic colectomy for colorectal cancer

Nir Wasserberg*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The laparoscopic approach to the treatment of colon and rectal cancer remains controversial long after it was accepted for benign conditions. Laparoscopic cancer resection should meet appropriate oncologic standards and achieve a long-term oncologic outcome at least equivalent to that of open resection. Several international randomized controlled trials have provided adequate data to ascertain the oncologic quality of laparoscopic colon resection, showing a benefit in short-term outcome over open resection. The use of laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer is awaiting further investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)572-576
Number of pages5
JournalIsrael Medical Association Journal
Volume12
Issue number9
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Keywords

  • Anterior resection
  • Colectomy
  • Colon cancer
  • Laparoscopy
  • Rectal cancer

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