Available prediction scores of conversion for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery seem to be unsuitable for nowadays rectal cancer management

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to externally evaluate the accuracy of four predictive scores for conversion to open surgery after rectal laparoscopic resection. None of the four scores achieved external validation previously. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of two prospectively mai...

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Main Authors: Hamza Sekkat, Amine Souadka, Lise Courtot, Ali Rafik, Laila Amrani, Amine Benkabbou, Pierre Peyrafort, Urs Giger-Pabst, Elias Karam, Raouf Mohsine, Anass M. Majbar, Mehdi Ouaissi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01617-9