[Colon cancer and laparoscopy: state of the art in 2007]

From 2002 to 2007, the scientific validation of laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer favorably evolved. The advantages awaited on the short term outcome were confirmed although that they are limited. The integration of the laparoscopy in multimodal protocols of rehabilitation must be evaluated. In parallel, tangible evidence of oncologic safety, integral of the long-term results, was brought now. The impact of training and experience as well as volume of patients were described and are important. At the time of validation of this technique by the medical communities, stress should be laid on the teaching accompanying a broad diffusion.