Resultados y eventos adversos de la sigmoidectomía por cáncer: laparoscopia versus laparotomía* Results and complications in patients with sigmoid cancer: laparoscopic versus laparotomy

SUMMARY Background: The laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer is an alternative to the laparotomy. The aim of this study is to compare results and early complications after a laparoscopic sigmoidectomy (LS) versus open surgery (OS) in patients with sigmoid cancer. Material and Method: Prospective and consecutive inclusion, by a study protocol of patients operated on for LS between 2000 and 2006. Comparative case-control design, the LS group was match with the OS group by age, sex, and ASA classification. Statistical analysis: Results were analyzed with intention to treat. The variables were analyzed