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World J Surg Proced. Mar 28, 2015; 5(1): 147-154
Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.147
Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.147
Feasibility and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic rectal resection following neo-adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy: A systematic review
Pawan Kumar Dhruva Rao, Manojkumar S Nair, Puthucode N Haray, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT, Wales, United Kingdom
Puthucode N Haray, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, Wales, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Dhruva Rao PK and Nair MS developed the protocol, conduced the literature search and systematic review as per protocol; Haray PN served as a referee and guided the project; all authors contributed to the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest: All the authors are employed by the National Health Service and confirm that they have no conflicts of interest financial or otherwise to declare.
Data sharing: This is a systematic review and all data pertaining to the study have been summarized in the tables of the manuscript. No additional data are available.
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Correspondence to: Pawan Kumar Dhruva Rao, MBBS, MS, MRCSEd, Specialty Trainee in Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos Rd, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT, Wales, United Kingdom. pavankumar_1124@yahoo.co.in
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Received: December 4, 2014
Peer-review started: December 4, 2014
First decision: December 12, 2014
Revised: December 23, 2014
Accepted: January 9, 2015
Article in press: January 12, 2015
Published online: March 28, 2015
Peer-review started: December 4, 2014
First decision: December 12, 2014
Revised: December 23, 2014
Accepted: January 9, 2015
Article in press: January 12, 2015
Published online: March 28, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) following long course chemo-radiotherapy (LCRT) is feasible in experienced hands, with acceptable short term surgical outcomes and with the usual benefits associated with minimally invasive procedures. The long term oncological outcomes of LTME after LCRT appear to be comparable to open procedures but need further investigation.