The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review of laparoscopic versus open surgery for colorectal cancer.
This study compares the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic surgery (LS) and open surgery (OS) for colorectal cancer. ⋯ LS takes longer than OS but offers several short-term benefits. However, complication rates are similar for both procedures and no differences were found in long-term outcomes.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review of laparoscopic versus open surgery for colorectal cancer.
This study compares the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic surgery (LS) and open surgery (OS) for colorectal cancer. ⋯ LS takes longer than OS but offers several short-term benefits. However, complication rates are similar for both procedures and no differences were found in long-term outcomes.
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Meta-analysis of pancreaticojejunostomy versus pancreaticogastrostomy reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is the primary treatment for periampullary cancer. Associated morbidity is high and often related to pancreatic anastomotic failure. This paper compares rates of pancreatic fistula, morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients having reconstruction by pancreaticogastrostomy with those in patients having reconstruction by pancreaticojejunostomy. ⋯ Current literature suggests that the safer means of pancreatic reconstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy is pancreaticogastrostomy, but much of the evidence comes from observational cohort study data.