Pramateftakis MG, Raptis D, Mantzoros I, Kanellos D, Angelopoulos S, Psomas S, Tsachalis T. Laparoscopic colectomy for colonic carcinoma.
Tech Coloproctol 2011;
15 Suppl 1:S29-31. [PMID:
21887562 DOI:
10.1007/s10151-011-0748-7]
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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.
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