Pathogenesis of morbidity after fast-track laparoscopic colonic cancer surgery

S Stottmeier, H Harling, P Wille-Jørgensen, Lis Balleby, H Kehlet

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    Abstract

    AIM:
    Analysis of the nature and time course of early complications after laparoscopic colonic surgery is required to allow rational strategies for their prevention and management.
    METHOD:
    One hundred and four consecutive patients who underwent elective fast-track laparoscopic colonic cancer surgery were analysed prospectively from the Danish Colorectal Cancer Database, supplemented by data from the medical records. We studied in detail the time course of morbidity and reasons for prolonged stay (> 3 days).
    RESULTS:
    Seventeen (16.3%) patients had one or more complications. Surgical complications occurred in 14 patients, of which four were preceded by medical complications. Three patients had only medical complications. Median length of stay was 3 days (range 1-44).
    CONCLUSION:
    Further improvement of outcomes after fast-track laparoscopic colonic surgery might be obtained by improved surgical performance.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftColorectal Disease
    Vol/bind13
    Udgave nummer5
    Sider (fra-til)500-5
    Antal sider6
    ISSN1462-8910
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 1 maj 2011

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