Overview of colorectal resections in a reference center in Curitiba – Brazil: Experience with open and laparoscopic approach

Conclusions Videolaparoscopic approach is a safe and effective option in the treatment of colorectal diseases. Surgery duration and anastomotic fistula rates are similar to the open resections. Hospital stay and ICU stay durations, however, were shorter in patients submitted to laparoscopic colectomies.
Source: Journal of Coloproctology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research