Meta-analysis of the impact of surgical approach on the grade of mesorectal excision in rectal cancer.

CONCLUSION: Small differences in mesorectal quality were evident between open and laparoscopic rectal resections. This may be attributable to use of laparoscopic instruments; however, to date minor defects have not affected oncological outcomes. PMID: 29044484 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research