Laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer in the elderly.

Laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer in the elderly. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2016 Oct;29(4):436-438 Authors: Clark LA, Peters WR Abstract Recent published trials have failed to demonstrate that laparoscopic resection is not inferior to open resection of rectal cancer in terms of pathologic outcomes. However, there have been numerous studies showing the benefit of laparoscopic resection in terms of short-term complications and quality of life. Fewer complications and shorter hospital stays improve the chance of maintaining functional status, which is very important for the elderly population. Thus, laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer remains a viable option for the elderly. PMID: 28000800 [PubMed]
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