Laparoscopic and Open Anterior Resection for Upper and Mid Rectal Cancer: An Evaluation of Outcomes

Abstract

Laparoscopic anterior resection for mid and proximal rectal cancer is a safe option with short-term advantages compared with open operation. The oncologic outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic anterior resection were not compromised, with similar local recurrence rate and the cancer-specific survival rate as patients who underwent open resection.