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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 2 Intracorporeal vs extracorporeal anastomosis in right laparoscopic colectomy
Ref.n (IA/EA)StudyResults
Milone et al[74] 2015512 (286/226)MulticentreSimilar results
Observational
Grams et al[75] 2012105 (54/51)RestrospectiveBetter for IA
Scatizzi et al[76] 201080 (40/40)Case-controlSimilar results
Hellan et al[77] 200980 (23/57)ProspectiveSimilar results
Carnuccio et al[78] 2014484 (272/212)Systematic reviewSimilar results