Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomies: Enhanced Surgical Skills And Rigorous Patient Selection May Improve Operative Times Without Compromising Outcomes

Konstantinos Stergios

doi:10.19080/oajs.2017.04.555636

May 15, 2017Open Access Journal of SurgeryOpen Access

Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomies: Enhanced Surgical Skills And Rigorous Patient Selection May Improve Operative Times Without Compromising Outcomes

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Why the study?

Does laparoscopic colorectal resection reduce operative duration and complications compared to open resection in patients with colorectal disease?

Structured PICO

Does laparoscopic colorectal resection reduce operative duration and complications compared to open resection in patients with colorectal disease?

P

Population

133 patients who underwent colorectal resections for cancer and/or inflammatory diseases during 2013. Excluded: synchronous malignant lesions, >90 years of age, and patients with severe disability NYHA status C and D.

I

Intervention

Laparoscopic colorectal resection

C

Comparator

Open colorectal resection (laparotomy)

O

Outcome

Operative duration and intra- and post-operative complications

Limitations

Selection bias (laparotomy group included more advanced/complex cases)
Small sample size in the laparoscopic group (n=14)
Retrospective design

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Implication

Laparoscopic colorectal resections can be performed with shorter operative times than open resections when patients are rigorously selected, without compromising safety outcomes.

Abstract

The Open Access Journal of Surgery (OAJS) is a globally accepted journal that aims to publish innovative scientific developments and high quality information in all kinds of surgical research, education and clinical practice

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Konstantinos Stergios (2017) studied this question.

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Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomies: Enhanced Surgical Skills And Rigorous Patient Selection May Improve Operative Times Without Compromising Outcomes

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