Comparison of he overall stress during large bowel operations in senior patients (laparoscopy versus open surgey).

Abstract

Colorectal surgery particularly as a treatment option for colorectal cancer comprises considerable and ever expanding spectrum of surgical procedures. Senior (over 65 years of age) form the majority of patients operated for benign or malignant colon disease.

Keywords

• colorectal surgery
• treatment option
• spectrum of surgical procedues
• benign or malignant colon disease