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Outcomes Following Surgery for Distal Rectal Cancers: A Comparison between Laparoscopic and Open Abdomino-Perineal Resection

Tan KK 1 , Chong CS 2 , Tsang CB 3 , Koh DC 4

Affiliations 

  • 1 Tan Ker-Kan, FRCS(Edin). National University Health System, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore. kerkan@gmail.com
  • 2 Chong C S, MRCS(Edin). Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore.
  • 3 Tsang C B, FRCS(Edin). Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore.
  • 4 Koh D C, FRCS(Edin). Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore.
Med J Malaysia, 2013 Aug;68(4):348-52.
PMID: 24145265

Abstract

Oncologic outcomes following laparoscopic abdomino-perineal resection (APR) for distal rectal cancer are infrequently reported. This study aims to compare the long term outcomes between laparoscopic and open APR in distal rectal cancers.

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