The influence and countermeasure of obesity in laparoscopic colorectal resection

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of obesity and the usefulness of a preoperative weight loss program (PWLP) for obese patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection (LCR). Methods Study 1: 392 patients who underwent LCR for colorectal cancer were divi...

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Main Authors: Hideya Kashihara, Mitsuo Shimada, Kozo Yoshikawa, Jun Higashijima, Takuya Tokunaga, Masaaki Nishi, Chie Takasu, Toshiaki Yoshimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-09-01
Series:Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12455