Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Outcomes in 513 Patients

Asoglu O., Balik E., Kunduz E., Yamaner S., Akyuz A., Gulluoglu M., ...More

WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.37, no.4, pp.883-892, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00268-013-1927-7
  • Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.883-892
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background Few reports have demonstrated the feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopic resection in patients with rectal cancer (RC). The objective of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of laparoscopic resection for RC, with an emphasis on perioperative variables and long-term oncological outcomes.