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.
Translated title of the contribution | [Laparoscopic and open subtotal colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease] |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 172 |
Issue number | 34 |
Pages (from-to) | 2292-5 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 23 Aug 2010 |