Laparoscopically Assisted Colon Surgery

Abstract

Laparoscopy has been used in surgical procedures more frequently in the past decade because it reduces postoperative pain, decreases the length of hospitalization, decreases the duration of disability, and provides a better cosmetic result. We retrospectively reviewed our experience with laparoscopic colon surgery at Baylor University Medical Center. Since 1995, we have done 17 procedures, including 10 colon resections and 7 colostomies. The results in these patients have been quite good: only 1 patient was converted to an open procedure, and the remaining 16 patients experienced no mortality, major morbidity, or wound infection.

Review of Colonic Anastomotic Leakage and Prevention Methods

“…However, laparoscopic surgery has consistently been shown to have improved short-term and long-term outcomes as compared with conventional open surgery such as benefits in recovery time and length of hospital stay [ 34 ]. Other advantages of minimal access surgery such as less pain, lower narcotic requirements, a shorter period of ileus, shorter duration of disability, and a better cosmetic result have also been well documented.…”

Instrumental Mechanoreceptoric Palpation in Gastrointestinal Surgery

“…Specifically, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer [ 1 , 2 ], and gastric cancer is the third mostly common cause of cancer death [ 1 , 3 ]. Minimally invasive techniques for surgical treatment of these malignancies are now widespread and provide faster recovery, reduction of postoperative pain, and better cosmetic results [ 4 – 6 ]. However, small gastric or colorectal tumours that have not invaded the serosa can be visually undetectable during surgery [ 7 , 8 ].…”