Emergency laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy: can we achieve outcomes similar to elective operation?
The aim of this study was to compare short-term clinical outcomes of elective and emergency laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy. Between January 2005 and December 2009, 181 patients had laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy performed at our institute (148 elective and 33 emergency cases)....
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Published in | Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A Vol. 21; no. 8; p. 701 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.10.2011
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Summary: | The aim of this study was to compare short-term clinical outcomes of elective and emergency laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy. Between January 2005 and December 2009, 181 patients had laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy performed at our institute (148 elective and 33 emergency cases). The demographic data, operative details, and short-term outcomes were collected. There were 104 men and 77 women. The median age was 69 years (range, 22-88 years). The demographic data of the 2 groups were similar except the patients were younger in the emergency surgery group (60 vs. 69 years; P=.02). The operating time of the emergency group was significantly longer then the elective group (165 vs. 150 minutes; P<.001) but the intraoperative blood loss was similar. The postoperative complication and recovery were similar between the 2 groups. In selected clinical settings, emergency laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy can be safely performed without worsening the clinical outcomes. |
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ISSN: | 1557-9034 |
DOI: | 10.1089/lap.2011.0039 |