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October 23, 2025BiomedicinesOpen Access

A Retrospective Study Regarding the Implementation of Laparoscopy in Colon Cancer Through the Evaluation of Lymph Node Yield and Oncological Safety Margins in a Medium-Volume Center in Eastern Europe

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ISIulian SlavuRTRaluca TulinADAlexandru Dogaru

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Overview

Retrospective analysis shows laparoscopic surgery improves hospital stay in colorectal cancer patients, indicating promising oncological outcomes.

Key Points

  • In laparoscopic procedures, mean resection margin distance was improved compared to open surgery.
  • Laparoscopy associated with shorter hospital stay, averaging 7.14 days versus 13.17 in open surgery.
  • Significant differences in tumor stage indicate laparoscopic approach favored for earlier-stage colon cancer.
  • Findings support the adoption of laparoscopy in medium-volume centers with careful case selection.

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Slavu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9f86eb2c35e10cc4e3bd0https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13102570
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