Enlightenment and reflection of clinical research results on oncological minimally invasive surgery: how to improve the quality control of minimally invasive surgery

Abstract

The oncological minimally invasive surgery, represented by laparoscopic surgery, has been developed in the past three decades. Despite the techniques and procedures have been improved, the oncological outcomes of radical surgery by minimally invasive approach in several cancer types are still controversial according to the results of recent clinical researches. Whatever the truth is, the key point of tumor radical surgery is the quality control of minimally invasive surgery. Grasping the surgical indications strictly and providing the most suitable treatment modality for cancer patients will be helpful to ensure quality control and minimize risks. In addition, with standardizing minimally invasive surgical procedures by constructing a systematic training system, the quality of minimally invasive tumor surgery can be guaranteed perioperatively. For novel minimally invasive surgical techniques, rigorous and prudent attitude is particularly proposed for the quality control. In the context of highly developed minimally invasive surgery, not only "maintaining speed" , but also better "guaranteeing quality" can minimally invasive surgery bring real benefits to more cancer patients. Key words: Neoplasms; Minimally invasive surgery; Quality control; Laparoscopy