Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy due to colon cancer.
| Title | Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy due to colon cancer. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Kanellos, D., Pramateftakis M. G., Vrakas G., Hatzigianni P., Agelopoulos S., Tsachalis T., Koukouritaki Z., Raptis D., & Kanellos I. |
| Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
| Pagination | S71-2 |
| Date Published | 2010 Nov |
| ISSN | 1128-045X |
| Keywords | Aged, Colectomy, Colonic Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Laparoscopy, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies |
| Abstract | AIM: The aim of this study is to present our patients with laparoscopic right hemicolectomy due to cancer.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between 2005 and 2009, laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for cancer was performed in 9 patients.RESULTS: The average operative time was 168 min. The average hospital stay was 5.3 days. There was one conversion (11.1%) to an open procedure. There were no postoperative complications. All the patients remain so far with no signs of tumor recurrence.CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for cancer in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon is a safe and efficient procedure. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0625-9 |
| Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| PubMed ID | 20697924 |
