Laparoscopic abdomino-perineal (AP) resection of the rectum for cancer does not confer any disadvantage to long-term survival compared with open AP resection.

Authors :: Baker, R.P.
Neary, P.
White, E.
Duthie, G.S.
Lee, P.W.R.
Monson, J.R.T.
Source :: British Journal of Surgery; May2001 Supplement 1, Vol. 88, p56, 1p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Evaluates the long-term survival of patients undergoing open or laparoscopic abdomino-perineal (AP) resection for rectal cancer. Analysis of the survival data; Comparison of time from operation to date of death; Advantages of AP resection.

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