Implementation of Laparoscopy-assisted Surgery for Colon Cancer

Implementation of Laparoscopy-assisted Surgery for Colon Cancer. A Prospective Population-based Study

The purpose of this study is to study the implementation of laparoscopy-assisted surgery for cure of colon cancer in daily surgical practice.

Prospective observational study of laparoscopy-assisted surgery for resectable colon cancer with regard to short term and long term outcomes

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >17 years
• diagnosis of colon cancer either endoscopically, radiologically or histologically proven
• No evidence of disseminated disease on CT scan
• T1-3 according to preoperative CT scan
• written informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• preoperative diagnosis of locally advanced tumor (T4)
• suspicion of pathological lymph nodes outside anticipated resection area
• contraindications against laparoscopic surgery, e.g. known bowel adhesions, anesthesiological concerns
• lack of informed consent