The physiologic effects of laparoscopy: applications in oncology
Ouellette, J.R.; Ko, A.S.; Lefor, A.T.
Cancer Journal 11(1): 2-9
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1528-9117 PMID: 15831218 Document Number: 593268
The use of laparoscopic approaches to surgical disease continues to advance quickly. Laparoscopy applied to oncologic surgery continues to be debated. We review the experience of laparoscopy as it relates to surgery for tumors. Specifically, we discuss the physiologic changes and tumor response to laparoscopy, as well as the current concepts explaining port site recurrence.