Prospective comparative research compares short-term outcomes of laparoscopic and open surgery for rectal cancer, suggesting safe efficacy for laparoscopic methods.
Key Points
This research aimed to compare the early results and oncological adequacy of laparoscopic low anterior resection (LLAR) with open low anterior resection (OLAR) for rectal cancer.
Conducted a prospective comparative study on 40 cases of mid or low rectal cancer.
Patients were divided equally into two groups: LLAR and OLAR, with standardized preoperative preparation and postoperative care.
Assessed short-term outcomes such as operative time, gastrointestinal recovery, pain, hospital stay, morbidity, and complications.
LLAR resulted in earlier postoperative flatus passage (P = 0.02).