Surgical endoscopy
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Comparative Study
Laparoscopic vs open hemicolectomy for colon cancer.
The role of laparoscopic resection in the management of colon cancer is still a subject of debate. In this clinical study, we compared the perioperative results and long-term outcome for two unselected groups of patients undergoing either laparoscopic or open hemicolectomy for colon cancer. ⋯ These results suggest that laparoscopic hemicolectomy for colonic cancer can be performed safely, with morbidity, mortality, and long-term results comparable to those of open surgery.
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During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, distended gallbladder can create exposure difficulties, that precludes adequate visualization, thus rendering laparoscopic dissection impossible and even unsafe. To overcome this problems, we devised a simple technique for the decompression of distended gallbladders.