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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2004; 10(8): 1167-1170
Published online Apr 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167
Published online Apr 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167
Table 4 Pathology data in laparoscopic and open resection groups
LAP resection group (n = 18) | Open resection group (n = 18) | Difference (P value) | |
Lymph nodes harvest | 7.8 ± 1.7 | 8.2 ± 2.3 | NS |
Specimen length (cm) | |||
LAR | 19.4 ± 3.2 | 21.2 ± 2.9 | NS |
APR | 27.3 ± 4.1 | 25.8 ± 3.0 | NS |
Distal resection margin (cm) | |||
LAR | 4.3 ± 1.1 | 4.6 ± 1.6 | NS |
Surgical margins | clear | clear |
- Citation: Wu WX, Sun YM, Hua YB, Shen LZ. Laparoscopic versus conventional open resection of rectal carcinoma: A clinical comparative study. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10(8): 1167-1170
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v10/i8/1167.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v10.i8.1167