| Methods |
RCT
no sample size calculation;
preoperative randomisation;
conversions excluded from analysis. |
| Participants |
n = 29
Inclusion: malignant colonic disease.
Exclusion: extensive local tumor growth, low anterior resection, APR.
Conversion: extensive tumor growth 3. |
| Interventions |
laparoscopic vs. conventional
Conversions: extensive tumor growth 3.
Tumor location: ascending colon, right colonic flexure, left colonic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid.
Type of resection: right colon 7 vs. 7, left colon 8 vs. 8.
Tumor stage: Dukes A 3 vs. 4,
Dukes B 8 vs. 4, Dukes C 2 vs. 2,
Dukes D 2 vs. 4. |
| Outcomes |
Main study criterium: not stated.
Data given for: operative time, pain, pulmonary function, morbidity, hospital stay. |
| Notes |
Laparoscopic technique: gas insufflation.
Conventional incision: midline or paramedian.
Anesthesia/Analgesia: standardized thoracic epidural + systemic on demand;
Analgetic drugs: bupivacaine/morphine for epidural, morphine or ketobemidone i.m. on request.
Evans & Pollock: Design 31, Analysis 13,
Presentation 15, Total 59. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
