Comparison of Return of Bowel Function and Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Versus Open Colectomy

摘要

Background:Over the last decade, many advances have been made in laparoscopic techniques in various surgical specialties. The technique of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy (LAC) has been reported since 1992 and has been slowly gaining popularity in the surgical community. Several studies have compared laparoscopic versus open colectomy, assessing its applicability to patients with colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and diverticular disease. Studies to date have assessed length of stay, operative time, and clinical outcome. This study focuses on return of bowel function and length of hospital stay in patients undergoing LAC compared with those undergoing open colectomy.