Laparoscopic versus open resection for rectal cancer: An individual patient data meta analysis of randomized controlled trials

Ejso3.80
Volume: 48, Issue: 5, Pages: 1133 - 1143
Published: May 1, 2022
Abstract

Abstract

Background and aims

The role of laparoscopic rectal cancer resection remains controversial. Thus, we aimed to conduct a one-stage meta-analysis with reconstructed patient-level data using randomized trial data to compare long-term oncologic efficacy of laparoscopic and open surgical resection for rectal cancer.

Methods

Medline, EMBASE and Scopus were searched for articles comparing laparoscopic with open...
Paper Details
Title
Laparoscopic versus open resection for rectal cancer: An individual patient data meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
Published Date
May 1, 2022
Journal
Volume
48
Issue
5
Pages
1133 - 1143
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