Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection in Octogenarian Patients: Is it Safe? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The population older than 80 years has been increasing. A significant proportion of colorectal diseases that require colorectal resection occur in very elderly patients. However, the benefits of laparoscopy remain controversial in octogenarians. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4620785/ |