Laparoscopic colectomy for colonic carcinoma.
Τίτλος | Laparoscopic colectomy for colonic carcinoma. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Pramateftakis, M. G., Raptis D., Mantzoros I., Kanellos D., Angelopoulos S., Psomas S., & Tsachalis T. |
Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
Volume | 15 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | S29-31 |
Date Published | 2011 Oct |
ISSN | 1128-045X |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Aged, Anastomotic Leak, Carcinoma, Cecal Neoplasms, Colectomy, Colonic Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Laparoscopy, Length of Stay, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Sigmoid Neoplasms, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | AIM: The aim of this study is to present our experience with the laparoscopic treatment approach for colonic carcinoma.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 2005 and 2010, laparoscopic colectomy was performed in 13 patients; 9 patients underwent laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, 3 sigmoidectomy and 1 patient underwent laparoscopic caecectomy.RESULTS: With regards to the right hemicolectomies, the average operative time was 168 min and the average hospital stay 5.3 days. In patients who underwent laparoscopic sigmoidectomy, the average operative time was 176 min, while the average hospital stay was 10.2 days. Finally, the laparoscopic caecectomy was performed in 85 min. There was one conversion (7.7%) to an open procedure, as well as one case (7.7%) of anastomotic leakage, which was treated with re-laparotomy and a Hartmann's procedure. Up to today, all patients remain healthy with no signs of tumor recurrence.CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer, in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, is a safe and efficient procedure. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-011-0748-7 |
Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
PubMed ID | 21887562 |