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Laparoscopy in colorectal surgery. [Review] - 2013

Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - February 2007

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery may be comparable with open techniques when considering oncological and long-term follow-up outcomes; however, there are a few operative complications specific to laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This article reviews the array of complications and discusses them in detail. Copyright 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


English

ISSN: 0039-6109

Subjects--Topical Terms:
*Colonic Diseases/su [Surgery]
*Digestive System Surgical Procedures/mt [Methods]
*Laparoscopy
*Rectal Diseases/su [Surgery]
Abdominal Muscles/bs [Blood Supply]
Anastomotic Leak
Animals
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Digestive System Surgical Procedures/ae [Adverse Effects]
Humans
Laparoscopy/mt [Methods]
Neoplasm Seeding
Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial
Postoperative Complications/ep [Epidemiology]
Punctures
Tissue Adhesions
Ureter/in [Injuries]
Urinary Tract/in [Injuries]

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Index Terms--Occupation:
Surgery/Colorectal Surgery

Index Terms--Function:
Journal Article
Review