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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer--a trial update.
A prospective randomized trial was designed to test the hypothesis that disease-free survival and overall survival are equivalent regardless of whether patients receive laparoscopic assisted colectomy (LAC) or open colectomy. Secondary and tertiary aims will test the safety of LAC and the impact of LAC on quality of life and costs, respectively. ⋯ Although this study is ongoing; preliminary results suggest that open and LAC provide for the same extent of resection. The quality of life portion of the study is now complete and data will soon be available.