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To compare clinical outcomes and complication rates between patients requiring conversion from laparoscopic to open colorectal surgery and those undergoing planned open procedures.

October 1, 1995British journal of surgery

High morbidity rate after converted laparoscopic colorectal surgery

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To compare clinical outcomes and complication rates between patients requiring conversion from laparoscopic to open colorectal surgery and those undergoing planned open procedures.
Evaluated 65 laparoscopically assisted colorectal operations, identifying 16 cases converted to open surgery (4 converted early and 12 converted late, after a mean of 56 minutes).
Compared outcomes of converted procedures against 252 planned open colorectal procedures conducted during the same timeframe with similar patient baseline characteristics and surgeon experience levels.
Postoperative morbidity was substantially higher in the converted group than in the planned open group (50% versus 21%).
Anastomotic leakage rates were elevated in converted operations compared to planned open operations (25% versus 8%).
Operating time, postoperative ileus, and overall hospital stay duration were extended in patients who underwent converted procedures.

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Comparative study demonstrates higher morbidity and anastomotic leakage after converted laparoscopic colorectal resection, highlighting the need for prompt conversion decisions.

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Slim et al. (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a711da95d37378ac1de4755 https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800821036

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Comparative study demonstrates higher morbidity and anastomotic leakage after converted laparoscopic colorectal resection, highlighting the need for prompt conversion decisions.

High morbidity rate after converted laparoscopic colorectal surgery

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High morbidity rate after converted laparoscopic colorectal surgery

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