| Methods |
RCT
Single centre
No sample size calculation
Preoperative randomisation
Number of patients not randomised: unclear
Conversion rate 28%
Converted procedures were analysed separately
Follow‐up 4.9 years (mean) |
| Participants |
n=43
Inclusion criteria: colon cancer
Exclusion criteria:
patients undergoing colostomy placement or removal alone, age less than 18 years, pregnancy, complete or near colon obstruction resulting in significant proximal distention, malignant fistulization or fixation to adjacent tissues. |
| Interventions |
Laparoscopically assisted vs open
Tumour location: left, right, transverse or sigmoid colon
Adj. therapy: unclear
Type of resection: right or left hemicolectomy, sigmoidectomy, low anterior resection |
| Outcomes |
Type of resection, tumor localisation, tumor stage, number of lymph nodes harvested, duration of follow‐up, recurrence free survival and overall survival |
| Notes |
Halpern and
Preston
quality score:
14 out of 22 |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
