Journal article
Does a laparoscopic approach to total abdominal colectomy and proctocolectomy offer advantages?
Abstract
BackgroundControversy exists regarding the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy (LTAC) and laparoscopic total proctocolectomy (LTPC). The object of this study was to assess the outcomes of LTAC and LTPC and compare them with those of institutional open procedure used as controls.MethodsPerioperative data and surgical outcomes of patients who underwent TAC or TPC were analyzed and compared retrospectively …
Authors
Seshadri PA; Poulin EC; Schlachta CM; Cadeddu MO; Mamazza J
Journal
Surgical Endoscopy, Vol. 15, No. 8, pp. 837–842
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2001
DOI
10.1007/s004640000356
ISSN
0930-2794
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildColectomyFeasibility StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceIntestinal PerforationLaparoscopyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProctocolectomy, RestorativeProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSurgical Wound InfectionTreatment Outcome