Publications by authors named "Afonso Henrique da Silva eSousa"
Conventional approach x laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer treatment after neoadjuvant chemoradiation: results of a prospective randomized trial.
Sergio Eduardo Alonso Araujo Afonso Henrique da Silva eSousa Fábio Guilherme Caserta Marysael de Campos Angelita Habr-Gama Rodrigo Blanco Dumarco
Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo
January 2004
Objective: The aims of this study were to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection compared to conventional approach for surgical treatment of patients with distal rectal cancer presenting with incomplete response after chemoradiation.
Method: Twenty eight patients with distal rectal adenocarcinoma were randomized to undergo surgical treatment by laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection or conventional approach and evaluated prospectively. Thirteen underwent laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection and 15 conventional approach.