Advancing mid‐rectal cancer surgery: Unveiling the potential of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery in comparison to conventional laparoscopic‐assisted resection
Shan Muhammad,
Zheng Jiang,
Tao Fan
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundMid‐rectal cancer treatment traditionally involves conventional laparoscopic‐assisted resection (CLAR). This study aimed to assess the clinical and therapeutic advantages of Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery (NOSES) over CLAR.AimsTo compare the clinical outcomes, intraoperative metrics, postoperative recovery, complications, and long‐term prognosis between NOSES and CLAR groups.Materials & MethodsA total of 136 patients were analyzed, with 92 undergoing CLAR and 44 undergoing NOSES. Cli… Show more
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