Objectives: To assess the outcomes of the laparoscopic approach compared to those of the open approach in emergency colorectal surgery.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients aged >15 years who underwent emergency colorectal surgery from 2016-2021 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients were divided based on the surgical approach into laparoscopic and open groups.
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February 2020
Introduction: Colorectal carcinoma is the most evident carcinoma in the elderly. Despite its high incidence and mortality rate, there is insufficient research about the best treatment options for colorectal carcinoma.
Objective: This study was designed to assess the best treatment modality for colorectal carcinoma in elderly Saudi patients.