Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy

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Authors

Peter W. Marcello · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Jeffrey W. Milsom · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

S. K. Wong · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Katherine A. Hammerhofer · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Marlene Goormastic · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

James M. Church · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Abstract

Return of intestinal function and length of stay are reduced in the laparoscopic group compared with open group. A laparoscopic approach to restorative proctocolectomy has the potential of becoming an appealing alternative to conventional restorative proctocolectomy surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 43, Issue 5, pp. 604-608

DOI: 10.1007/bf02235570

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