A comparison of resection margins and lymph node clearance in laparoscopic vs open anterior and abdomino-perineal resections for carcinoma of rectum

Abstract

Introduction: Laparoscopic anterior and abdomino-perineal resections for carcinoma rectum are associated with a lower morbidity than open surgery. It is important to evaluate laparoscopic resections against open surgery for tumour free resection margins and lymph node clearance.