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Whether laparoscopic colorectal resection improved recovery within an enhanced recovery program was investigated.

This study was designed as a query of a prospectively maintained colorectal database to identify 350 patients who underwent elective colorectal resection with primary anastomosis for colorectal cancer between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009. Patients were categorized into two groups (laparoscopic and open resection), and demographic, treatment, and outcome variables were independently reviewed for accuracy. A detailed fast-track protocol was prepared and distributed to all patients, department doctors, and nurses to standardize the treatment.

A total of 209 patients underwent laparoscopic-assisted colorectal resection, and 141 had open surgery. There was …