A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CLINICALAND PATHOLOGICAL OUTCOME FOLLOWING LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN RESECTION IN COLORECTAL CANCER IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN EASTERN INDIA

Background: Colorectal cancer surgery has undergone a continuous evolution of techniques and technologies with the aim of improving oncological outcome and the quality of life. Methods: Using a computer-based randomization patients were divided into two groups. One group underwent laparoscopic surgery (n=20) while the other open surgery (n=20). Results: rd th th th Most common age group affected was in the 3 and 4 decade of life followed by the 5 and 6 decade with a male: female ratio of 1.1:1. The mean operating time was longer in laparoscopic group (218.0±28 mins vs. 191±25 mins in open group) but the intra-operative blood loss was signicantly less in the laparoscopic group (46.2±8 ml) than the open group (107±11 ml). Post-operative complications like wound infection were signicantly lower in the laparoscopic group (zero patient vs. six patients in open group). Conclusion: With proper training and expertise laparoscopic surgery is advantageous over open surgery in colorectal malignancies.