Laparoscopic surgery for the prevention, palliation, and cure of gastrointestinal malignancies.
The development of surgical laparoscopic techniques has revolutionized the way surgeons approach many diseases, including cancer. This article briefly discusses the historical development of surgical laparoscopy; describes laparoscopic surgical techniques, with a focus on techniques for common intra-abdominal malignancies; and reviews laparoscopic management of common gastrointestinal malignancies.
Torres
Jose E
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Department of Surgery, Roy J. and Lucille C. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA.
Tsoulfas
George
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Hamdy
Kareem
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Scott-Conner
Carol E H
CE
D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D010166:Palliative Care