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Review
. 2004 Mar;117(1):79-91.
doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2003.11.025.

Laparoscopic colon resection for colon cancer

Jennefer A Kieran  1 , Myriam J Curet
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Review

Laparoscopic colon resection for colon cancer

Jennefer A Kieran et al. J Surg Res. 2004 Mar.

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic colon resection for cancer is as yet an unproven operation. This review article summarizes current data on the topic.

Methods: A Medline review identified articles published since 1990 summarizing patients with potentially curable colon cancer who underwent a laparoscopic-assisted colon resection. Only articles that were randomized or had a control group with historical or matched open cases were used.

Results: Very few prospective randomized controls exist. Several clinical trials are under way with one completed. Data thus far support some patient benefits with a laparoscopic approach. No differences in morbidity, oncologic data, or survival appear to exist.

Conclusions: The results of ongoing clinical trials are still needed to further evaluate the role of laparoscopic assisted colon resection in patients with potentially curable colon cancer.

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