Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for colon cancer.
Tech Coloproctol
; 14 Suppl 1: S73-4, 2010 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20694496
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to report our experience with laparoscopic sigmoidectomy due to cancer. Between 2007 and 2009, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for cancer was performed in 3 patients. The average operative time was 176 min. The average hospital stay was 10.2 days. There was one anastomotic leak. The patient was subjected to laparotomy and a Hartmann's procedure and drainage of the peritoneal cavity was performed. In conclusion, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for cancer is a safe and efficient procedure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sigmoid Neoplasms
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Colectomy
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Tech Coloproctol
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Greece