Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: summary of the current evidence

Emad H Aly

doi:10.1308/003588409X464757

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: summary of the current evidence

Emad H Aly

Medical Education

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic colectomy has not been accepted as quickly as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This is because of its steep learning curve, concerns with oncological outcomes, lack of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and initial reports on port-site recurrence after curative resection. The aim of this review is to summarise current evidence on laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: Review of literature following Medline search using key words 'laparoscopic', 'colorectal' and 'surgery'.

CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery proved to be safe, cost-effective and with improved short-term outcomes. However, further studies are needed to assess the role of laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery and the value of enhanced recovery protocols in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	541-544
Number of pages	4
Journal	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Volume	91
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1308/003588409X464757
Publication status	Published - Oct 2009

Keywords

Colectomy
Colorectal Neoplasms
Humans
Laparoscopy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Journal Article
Review

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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery: summary of the current evidence

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