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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2014; 20(7): 1777-1789
Published online Feb 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1777
Published online Feb 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1777
Laparoscopic approach to gastrointestinal malignancies: Toward the future with caution
Lapo Bencini, Marco Bernini, Marco Farsi, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Oncology, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy
Author contributions: Bencini L ideated and designed the research; Bencini L, Bernini M and Farsi M performed the research and contributed to the final draft of the paper.
Correspondence to: Lapo Bencini, MD, PhD, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Oncology, Careggi University Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Careggi Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy. lapbenc@tin.it
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Received: October 12, 2013
Revised: November 7, 2013
Accepted: November 28, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2014
Revised: November 7, 2013
Accepted: November 28, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Laparoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies requires more caution and deep analysis of published evidences, as compared to those achieved for benign diseases. Oncologic outcomes remain the foundation of any procedures to cure malignancies, hence a long-term follow-up is always recommendable in order to asses overall survival, cancer-free survival and quality of life.