Long-term results of a randomized study comparing open surgery and laparoscopic surgery in elderly colorectal cancer patients (Eld Lap study).

Shoichi FujiiAtsushi IshibeMitsuyoshi OtaShigeru YamagishiJun WatanabeYusuke SuwaChikara KunisakiItaru Endo

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2020)

Laparoscopic surgery showed similar long-term results compared to open surgery in elderly patients with CRC. Laparoscopic surgery is an effective surgical procedure for elderly patients with CRC.

Keyphrases

laparoscopic surgery
minimally invasive
middle aged
end stage renal disease
community dwelling
coronary artery bypass
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
surgical site infection
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
patient reported