Surgical endoscopy
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Midterm follow-up of a randomized trial of open surgery versus laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.
Laparoscopic surgery has been widely accepted for the treatment of colorectal cancer; however, long-term outcomes in elderly patients remain controversial. The midterm results of a randomized trial comparing open surgery with laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer are presented. ⋯ The midterm outcomes of laparoscopic surgery are similar to those of open surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer.