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Laparoscopic bowel resection.

M A Luchtefeld·M B Palasek·B J Pobojewski
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Patient selection for laparoscopic colon surgery is a crucial factor in the success of the operation. Ideally, the underlying pathological process requiring an operation should be benign. Patients undergoing laparoscopic colon surgery are prepared preoperatively as for conventional laparotomy. However, problems may be encountered in positioning the patient because the procedure requires that the OR bed be rotated laterally and using Trendelenberg positions. Potential advantages of laparoscopic colon surgery primarily concern improved pain control and a shortened recovery period. However, the procedure takes longer to complete and overall costs may be higher.

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M A Luchtefeld, M B Palasek, B J Pobojewski. Laparoscopic bowel resection.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8456455/

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