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World J Gastroenterol 2004;10(8):1167-1170 World Journal of Gastroenterology Copyright © 2004 by The WJG Press ISSN 1007-9327
• COLORECTAL CANCER •
Laparoscopic versus conventional open resection of rectal carcinoma: A clinical comparative study Wen-Xi Wu, Yao-Min Sun, Yi-Bin Hua, Li-Zong Shen Wen-Xi Wu, Yao-Min Sun, Yi-Bin Hua, Li-Zong Shen, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China Supported by Jiangsu Province Educational Foundation Correspondence to: Dr. Wen-Xi Wu, Department of Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanijng 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
[email protected] Telephone: +86-25-3718836-6863 Fax: +86-25-6863798 Received: 2003-06-05 Accepted: 2003-08-25
Abstract AIM: To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic resection of rectal carcinoma and to compare the short-term outcome of laparoscopic procedure with conventional open surgery for rectal cancer. METHODS: Thirty-eight patients with rectal cancer were included in a prospective non-randomized study. The patients were assigned to laparoscopic (n=18) or open (n=18) colorectal resection. Case selection, surgical technique, and clinical and pathological results were reviewed. RESULTS: The operative time was longer in laparoscopic resection group (LAP) than in open resection group (189±18 min vs 146±22 min, P
