Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Surgery in Elderly Patients with Rectal Cancer

CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic rectal surgery is safe and feasible in patients aged≥80 y and is associated with similar long-term oncologic outcomes when compared with open surgery. <br />.PMID:33906329 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2021.22.4.1325

Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - April 28, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Qi Zhang Jianwei Liang Jianan Chen Shiwen Mei Zheng Wang Source Type: research