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[Laparoscopic and open subtotal colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease].
- Source :
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Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2010 Aug 23; Vol. 172 (34), pp. 2292-5. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Studies have shown that laparoscopic colectomy (LC) for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is just as safe as open colectomy. Some of the short-term advantages of laparoscopy are faster recovery, less pain, shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. The long-term advantages include superior cosmetic result, reduced intra abdominal adhesion formation, less frequent hospitalization due to small bowel obstruction and fewer incisional hernias. Cost-benefit analyses also favour laparoscopic surgery for IBD.
Details
- Language :
- Danish
- ISSN :
- 1603-6824
- Volume :
- 172
- Issue :
- 34
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ugeskrift for laeger
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20727295