Infective Complications in Laparoscopic Surgery

2006109 citationsReview

Authors

Luigi Boni · University of Insubria

Angelo Benevento · University of Insubria

Francesca Rovera · University of Insubria

Gianlorenzo Dionigi · University of Insubria

Matteo Di Giuseppe · University of Insubria

Camillo Leonardo Bertoglio · University of Insubria

Renzo Dionigi ·

Abstract

Most of the literature is in agreement that laparoscopic surgery is associated with better preservation of immune function and a reduction of the inflammatory response compared with open surgery. The rate of postoperative infections seems to be significantly lower.

Topics & Keywords

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Surgical Infections

Volume 7, Issue supplement 2, pp. s-109

DOI: 10.1089/sur.2006.7.s2-109

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