Attempting a Laparoscopic Approach in Patients Undergoing Left-Sided Colorectal Surgery Who Have Had a Previous Laparotomy: Is it Feasible?

ConclusionsPrior laparotomy should not be a contraindication to patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery, though surgeons should anticipate a higher likelihood of conversion to open.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research