Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery within fast-track perioperative care.
Both laparoscopic surgery and fast-track perioperative care have demonstrated advantages in patients undergoing elective colorectal resections. It is unclear whether there is an additive effect by combining these 2 procedures. ⋯ Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has shorter postoperative hospital stays and overall hospital stays than open surgery within fast-track perioperative care. There is no significant difference with respect to readmission rate, morbidity, and mortality. Because the number of patients included in the present trials was small, further studies should be undertaken to confirm these findings.