Multiple colorectal cancers are common in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. Even though stage progression may not be evident at diagnosis of metachronous colorectal cancer, some of these patients will nevertheless die of their disease.
Using basic laparoscopic skills and nonspecialized equipment, laparoscopic assistance in ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement offers easy, direct placement of the intraabdominal portion of the catheter in most situations and provides definite patient benefits.
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