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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 10, 2015; 7(18): 1295-1299
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i18.1295
Core value of laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Xin-Xiang Li, Ren-Jie Wang
Xin-Xiang Li, Ren-Jie Wang, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai 200032, China
Xin-Xiang Li, Ren-Jie Wang, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
Author contributions: Li XX and Wang RJ wrote and edited the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest related to the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Xin-Xiang Li, MD, Professor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 DongAn Road, Shanghai 200032, China. lxx1149@163.com
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Received: April 25, 2015
Peer-review started: April 26, 2015
First decision: September 14, 2015
Revised: October 5, 2015
Accepted: October 20, 2015
Article in press: October 27, 2015
Published online: December 10, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: This article discusses problems of oncology efficacy, incision implantation and operation security in laparoscopy on the basis of evidence-basis medicine, and also analyzes new minimally invasive technologies, their challenges and their range of application. The core value of the laparoscopic technique is studied and concluded.