Laparoscopic intersphincteric resection versus an open approach for low rectal cancer: a meta-analysis

Laparoscopic intersphincteric resection versus an open approach for low rectal cancer: a meta-analysis

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to compare the short-term and mid-term effects of laparoscopic intersphincteric resection with the conventional open approach for patients with low rectal cancer through a meta-analysis. Methods The PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Ovid databases were searched for...

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Main Authors: Hanyu Chen, Bin Ma, Peng Gao, Hongchi Wang, Yongxi Song, Linhao Tong, Peiwen Li, Zhenning Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Intersphincteric resection
Rectal cancer
Laparoscopic
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-017-1304-3

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