Combined Endoscopy –Laparoscopy Surgery: When and How to Utilize This Tool

Clin Colon Rectal Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770945Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery (CELS) has been used to resect colon polyps since the 1990s. These colon-sparing techniques, however, have not yet been widely adopted. With the evolution of technology in both diagnosing and treating colon cancer, colorectal surgeons should strive for a diverse and complete armamentarium through which they can best serve their patients. In this article, we hope to provide clarity on CELS by discussing three topics: (1) the history and fruition of CELS; (2) the techniques involved in CELS; and (3) the utility of CELS within different clinical scenarios. Our goal is to educate readers and stimulate consideration of CELS in select patients who might benefit greatly from these techniques. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research