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Abstract
Background:
Angiogenesis is crucial for tissue repair and cancer progression. We investigated a panel of angiogenic cells, macroparticles and RNA transcripts before, during and after laparoscopic colectomy or open colectomy for colorectal cancer.
Results:
Viable and apoptotic circulating endothelial cells were significantly increased after open but not after laparoscopic colectomy (p