Colorectal Resection After Stent Insertion for Obstructing Cancer

Aim: To evaluate surgical outcomes after stent insertion for obstructing colorectal malignancy and to compare between laparoscopic and open approach. Methods: Surgical resection was performed after stent insertion for malignant colorectal obstruction in 36 patients with a median age of 73 years. Eighteen patients were treated with open resection, whereas 18 underwent a laparoscopic resection. The outcomes were evaluated and comparison was made...