Prospective, randomized trial comparing laparoscopic vs. conventional surgery for refractory ileocolic crohn's disease

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Authors

Jeffrey W. Milson · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Katherine A. Hammerhofer · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Bartholomäus Böhm · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Peter W. Marcello · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Paul Elson · Cancer Research And Biostatistics

Victor W. Fazio · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Abstract

Within a single institution, single surgical team, prospective, randomized trial, laparoscopic techniques offered a faster recovery of pulmonary function, fewer complications, and shorter length of stay compared with conventional surgery for selected patients undergoing ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Microscopic Colitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 44, Issue 1, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.1007/bf02234810

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