Fig. 2From: Short- and long-term outcomes after colonic self-expandable metal stent placement for malignant large-bowel obstruction as a bridge to surgery focus on the feasibility of the laparoscopic approach: a retrospective, single center studyKaplan–Meier survival curves for patients with MLBO compared by surgical approach. a OS in open or laparoscopic surgery group. b RFS in open or laparoscopic surgery groupBack to article page