A Meta-Analysis of the Short- And Long-Term Results of Randomized Controlled Trials That Compared Laparoscopy-Assisted and Open Colectomy for Colon Cancer

A Meta-Analysis of the Short- And Long-Term Results of Randomized Controlled Trials That Compared Laparoscopy-Assisted and Open Colectomy for Colon Cancer

<p>Purpose: We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate and compare the short- and long-term results of laparoscopy-assisted colectomy (LAC) and open colectomy (OC) for colon cancer.</p><p>Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index, and Cochrane Controlled Trial Regi...

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Main Author: Hiroshi Ohtani, Yutaka Tamamori, Yuichi Arimoto, Yukio Nishiguchi, Kiyoshi Maeda, Kosei Hirakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Cancer
Online Access:http://www.jcancer.org/v03p0049.htm

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