Evaluating the initial results of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of colorectal cancer

Abstract

The study aims to evaluate the result of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Patients and methods: 60 colorectal cancer patients, including 30 lower third rectal cancer and 30 colon cancer patients who were operated laparoscopically. Results: mean of operation time was 131±24 minutes; mean of blood loss was 33±15.4 ml; mean of hospitalization stay was 8.15±2.05 days. Post-op complications were rare. Mean of harvested lymph node number was 14.45. Three year relapse rate was 3.33%. Conclusions: laparoscopic surgery is safe and ensures the oncologic domain as well as shortens the hospitalization stay and makes the patients feel more comfortable.