This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Does a combination of laparoscopic approach and full fast track multimodal management decrease postoperative morbidity? A multicenter randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2017; 266: 729-737.

Published: 15th December 2017

Authors: Maggiori L, Rullier E, Lefevre JH, Régimbeau J-M, Berdah S, Karoui M et al.

Conclusion

Some 270 patients having laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery were included. Patients randomized to full fast tracking did not have reduced postoperative morbidity: 35 per cent versus 29 per cent for standard fast track care.

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