An Instrumental Variable Analysis Comparing Medicare Expenditures for Laparoscopic vs Open Colectomy
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.1578
Abstract: Importance Numerous study findings suggest that the use of laparoscopy is associated with lower health care costs for many operations, including colectomy. The extent to which these differences are due to the laparoscopic approach itself… read more here.
Keywords: instrumental variable; open colectomy; medicare expenditures; colectomy ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer: Improved compliance with guidelines for chemotherapy and survival
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.11.024
Abstract: Background: Laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer has been demonstrated in clinical trials to have shortâterm benefits when compared to the open surgical approach. Guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommend that patients with stage… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; open colectomy; colectomy; cancer ... See more keywords
Quality of Life and Severity of Symptom Differences Between Post Open Colectomy and Laparoscopic Colectomy in Colorectal Cancer Patients
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000793
Abstract: Background Worldwide, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second in women. The main surgical methods for colorectal cancer patients include a conventional open colectomy and laparoscopic-assisted colectomy. Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy… read more here.
Keywords: colectomy; quality life; laparoscopic; cancer ... See more keywords
Effect of Dexmedetomidine-Assisted Intravenous Anesthesia on Gastrointestinal Motility in Colon Cancer Patients After Open Colectomy
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.842776
Abstract: Background To explore the effect of dexmedetomidine (Dex)-assisted intravenous anesthesia on gastrointestinal motility in patients with colon cancer (CC) after open colectomy. Methods A total of 102 patients with CC, undergoing open colectomy in our… read more here.
Keywords: group; observation group; open colectomy; control group ... See more keywords