Outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for pathological T4 colon cancer.

Tomoaki AokiTakeru MatsudaHiroshi HasegawaKimihiro YamashitaYasuo SumiRyo IshidaMasashi YamamotoShingo KanajiTaro OshikiriTetsu NakamuraSatoshi SuzukiYoshihiro Kakeji

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2019)

The short and the long-term outcomes were similar between the LAP and OP groups. Laparoscopic surgery might be a safe and feasible option for pT4 colon cancer patients.

Keyphrases

laparoscopic surgery
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
weight loss