Comparison of efficiencies of three techniques for colon surgery
To determine the most efficient technique for performing a colectomy, we used the methodology of time-motion analysis. The efficiency of five hand-assisted and six regular laparoscopic colectomies and one open colectomy, performed by four surgeons in three different hospitals, was measured. The open...
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Published in | Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 47 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.02.2000
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Summary: | To determine the most efficient technique for performing a colectomy, we used the methodology of time-motion analysis.
The efficiency of five hand-assisted and six regular laparoscopic colectomies and one open colectomy, performed by four surgeons in three different hospitals, was measured. The open colectomy was analyzed as a reference procedure.
The hand-assisted laparoscopic technique was the most efficient. Hand-assisted laparoscopy was therefore less time consuming than laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery was the fastest technique, because the time for every surgical motion is a factor of three shorter than for the two laparoscopic techniques. |
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ISSN: | 1092-6429 |
DOI: | 10.1089/lap.2000.10.47 |