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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2014; 20(13): 3680-3692
Published online Apr 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i13.3680
Published online Apr 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i13.3680
Figure 6 Transverse colectomies.
Studies comparing transverse laparoscopy colectomy and open surgery. X in the table refers to a statistical association provided in the studies. Lap: Laparoscopy; OS: Open surgery; M: Midline incision; T: transverse incision; R: Randomized; CC: Case-control; OT: Operative time; BF: Bowel function; OI: Oral intake; PP: Post-operative Pain; BL: Blood loss; HOSP: Hospital stay; LNH: Lymph node harvest; NS: Not significant.
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Citation: Lorenzon L, La Torre M, Ziparo V, Montebelli F, Mercantini P, Balducci G, Ferri M. Evidence based medicine and surgical approaches for colon cancer: Evidences, benefits and limitations of the laparoscopic
vs open resection. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(13): 3680-3692 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i13/3680.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i13.3680