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Background The safety and benefits of laparoscopic colon resection are well documented. However, few reports have addressed the safety and comparative outcome of laparoscopic colon operations that necessitated conversion. Methods All consecutive laparoscopic colon resections performed by a single surgeon from July 1996 to October 2003 were assessed. Data obtained from a prospective computerized database...
PURPOSE Conversion during laparoscopic colectomy varies in frequency according to the surgeon’s experience and case selection. However, there remains concern that conversion is associated with increased morbidity and higher hospital costs. METHODS From January 1999 to August 2002, 430 laparoscopic colectomies were performed by two surgeons, with 51 (12 percent) cases converted to open surgery. Converted...
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