Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	4728
Country	Jamaica

Received	2013-07-20 08:45
Peer-Review Started	2013-07-22 16:58
To Make the First Decision	2013-09-02 16:27
Return for Revision	2013-09-03 21:31
Revised	2013-10-01 07:31
Second Decision	2013-10-17 13:21
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-10-18 07:12
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Autobiography
Article Title	Comparative analysis of open and laparoscopic colectomy for malignancy in a developing country
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pierre-Anthony Leake, Kristen Pitzul, Patrick O Roberts and Joseph M Plummer
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Pierre-Anthony Leake, Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica. paeleake@yahoo.com
Key Words	Laparoscopy; Colectomy; Cancer; Developing country; Colorectal; Oncology; Short-term; Outcomes
Core Tip	The development of laparoscopic colectomy in developing countries has been slow despite strong evidence to support its benefit. The demonstration that laparoscopic procedures can be performed safely in these environments supports and encourages further incorporation of laparoscopy in these environments. Notwithstanding proven feasibility of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in developing countries, there is the need to demonstrate equivalent oncologic outcomes to open surgery in order to establish safety. This study shows that laparoscopic colectomy for cancer in a developing country is not only feasible but is oncologically safe.
Publish Date	2013-12-04 08:59
Citation	Leake PA, Pitzul K, Roberts PO, Plummer JM. Comparative analysis of open and laparoscopic colectomy for malignancy in a developing country. World J Gastrointest Surg 2013; 5(11): 294-299
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v5/i11/294.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v5.i11.294

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