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Background The laparoscopic approach for the treatment of sigmoid volvulus has been a rare surgical indication. This phase 2 study investigated the feasibility and surgical outcomes of elective laparoscopic surgery for sigmoid volvulus. Methods Patients with sigmoid volvulus were first offered colonoscopic decompression for their acute colonic obstruction. If the colonic decompression was successful,...
Background The appropriateness of the laparoscopic approach for the resection of rectal cancer has been controversial, although it is well established in colon cancer. This is a phase II study of laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR) in the treatment of lower rectal cancers. Methods Patients with lower rectal adenocarcinoma located within 6 cm above the anal verge were recruited and subjected...
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