Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic colo-rectal surgery for cancer at a tertiary center in a developing country: Egypt as an example

Autor: Amin, Anwar Tawfik, Ahmed, Badawy M., Khallaf, Salah Mabrouk
Zdroj: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute; June 2015, Vol. 27 Issue: 2 p91-95, 5p
Abstrakt: Laparoscopic colectomy has been shown to have significant short- and long-term benefits compared to open approach. The incorporation of laparoscopy in developing countries is challenging, due to the high costs of equipment and lack of expertise. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer that could be performed in developing countries under different circumstances in developed countries.
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