Nonrestoration of pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic-assisted left colon resection.

Authors

R Bergamaschi

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2000

Abstract

Laparoscopic-assisted left colon resection entails reestablishing pneumoperitoneum and laparoscopic colorectal anastomosing, if performed through a left lower-quadrant incision. A horizontal suprapubic incision allows direct view of the colorectal anastomosis obviating the need for reestablishing pneumoperitoneum. Performing colorectal anastomoses in an open fashion via a suprapubic incision and with nonrestoration of pneumoperitoneum will contain operating time in laparoscopic-assisted left colectomy.

Volume

180

Issue

3

First Page

174

Last Page

175

ISSN

0002-9610

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

11084123

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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