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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2014; 20(17): 4926-4933
Published online May 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i17.4926
Published online May 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i17.4926
Evolution of laparoscopy in colorectal surgery: An evidence-based review
Alexander Emmanuel Blackmore, Mark Te Ching Wong, Choong Leong Tang, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169856, Singapore
Author contributions: Blackmore AE and Wong MTC reviewed and analysed the literature and wrote the paper; Tang CL reviewed and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Mark Te Ching Wong, MBBS, FRCS, Consultant Surgeon, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia, Outram Road, Singapore 169856, Singapore. mark.wong@sgh.com.sg
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Received: November 27, 2013
Revised: January 8, 2014
Accepted: January 20, 2014
Published online: May 7, 2014
Revised: January 8, 2014
Accepted: January 20, 2014
Published online: May 7, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This article provides a historical perspective on the development of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal disease, as well as a summary of the key evidence supporting its use for treating both benign and malignant disease. We further discuss new minimally-invasive technologies which represent the next step in the evolution of colorectal surgery.