Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries(Page 2) "It is true that it appears that laparoscopic outcomes in cancer surgery are equivalent, but that is not a strong enough argument to say it must be offered to all cancer patients, which (the authors) say in conclusion," Rafferty noted. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. There will be more than 148,000 new cases of the disease diagnosed in 2008, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. More information The American Cancer Society has more about colorectal cancer treatments. Related Links
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