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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2016; 22(2): 718-726
Published online Jan 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.718
Published online Jan 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.718
Technical feasibility of laparoscopic extended surgery beyond total mesorectal excision for primary or recurrent rectal cancer
Takashi Akiyoshi, Gastroenterological Center, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan
Author contributions: Akiyoshi T analyzed the literature and wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflicts of interest to report.
Correspondence to: Takashi Akiyoshi, MD, PhD, Gastroenterological Center, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-8-31 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8550, Japan. takashi.akiyoshi@jfcr.or.jp
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Received: May 18, 2015
Peer-review started: May 20, 2015
First decision: August 26, 2015
Revised: September 18, 2015
Accepted: November 9, 2015
Article in press: November 9, 2015
Published online: January 14, 2016
Processing time: 232 Days and 19 Hours
Peer-review started: May 20, 2015
First decision: August 26, 2015
Revised: September 18, 2015
Accepted: November 9, 2015
Article in press: November 9, 2015
Published online: January 14, 2016
Processing time: 232 Days and 19 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Relatively little is known about the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic extended surgery beyond total mesorectal excision for primary or locally recurrent rectal cancer. However, some experienced surgeons have reported the usefulness of laparoscopic surgery for such challenging cases. This review summarizes current knowledge on laparoscopic extended surgery beyond total mesorectal excision.