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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2016; 22(2): 704-717
Published online Jan 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.704
Table 1 Summary of key studies comparing the use of laparoscopy and open surgery in patients with cancer
Ref.n (open vs lap)StudyResults
Guillou et al[5] 2005794 (268/526)RCT multicentreShort term
Similar results
Lujan et al[59] 2009204 (103/101)RCT unicentreShort term
Similar results
van der Pas et al[60] 20131103 (364/739)RCT multicentreShort term
Similar results
Arezzo et al[62] 201510861Systematic reviewShort term
Similar results
Chen et al[64] 2014953Meta-analysisShort-term
Similar results
Ng et al[65] 2014278 (142/136)3 RCTLong-term
3 yr follow-upsimilar results
Trastulli et al[66] 20121544 (703/841)Meta-analysisShort term
9 RCTSimilar results
Xiong et al[67] 2012624 (316/308)Meta-analysisShort term
4 RCTSimilar results