Laparoscopic Colectomy
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Laparoscopic colectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove part or all of the colon. It is often considered for conditions such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or bowel obstruction. This approach is typically chosen to reduce recovery time and minimize scarring compared to traditional open surgery. The decision to undergo this procedure usually involves careful evaluation of the patient’s specific condition and overall health.
During a laparoscopic colectomy, several small incisions are made in the abdomen. A camera, called a laparoscope, is inserted through one of these incisions to provide a view of the internal organs. Surgical instruments are inserted through the other incisions to perform the surgery. This method allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and less trauma to surrounding tissues. Patients can often expect a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to normal activities compared to open surgery.
While laparoscopic colectomy offers several benefits, such as reduced pain and quicker recovery, it is not without risks. Potential complications can include bleeding, infection, and injury to surrounding organs. Additionally, some patients may experience complications related to anesthesia. It is important for patients to discuss these aspects with their healthcare provider to understand the full scope of the procedure and its implications.
Avoiding Open Surgery: Benefits of Peek Port in Laparoscopic Colectomy
This research paper presents a study aimed at testing a method to avoid performing a more invasive surgical procedure, known as a laparotomy, in patients who were initially considered for a less invas...Comparing 3d and 2d Vision in Laparoscopic Colectomy Surgery
This research paper is about comparing the effectiveness of three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) vision technology in performing a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic right colecto...Comparing Colectomy Surgery Methods: Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
This research paper looks at the outcomes of colectomy surgeries (surgery to remove parts of the colon) performed using different methods - open surgery, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. The study wa...Comparing Colectomy Surgery Types: Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Methods
This research paper looks at the outcomes of colectomy surgeries (surgery to remove parts of the colon) performed using different methods - open surgery, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. The study wa...Comparing Incisional Hernia Rates in Laparoscopic vs Robotic Right
This research paper studies the occurrence of incisional hernia (IH) - a common complication that occurs after a colectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove part of the colon. The study specifi...Comparing Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Methods in Laparoscopic
This research paper is about a study conducted to compare two different surgical methods used in a procedure called laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC), which is a type of surgery performed on the colo...Comparing Laparoscopic and Hand-Assisted Colectomy in Obese Patients
This research paper compares two methods of performing colectomy (removal of part of the colon) in obese patients: laparoscopic (LAP) and hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL). The study used American Coll...Comparing Recovery Times: Open Vs. Minimally Invasive Colon Surgeries
This research paper looks at the impact of surgery length on patient recovery after minimally invasive colon or rectal surgeries. The researchers used data from a Michigan health database and grouped ...Comparing Robotic and Laparoscopic Left Colectomy: a Patient's Guide
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of surgery for removing part of the colon: robotic left colectomy (RLC) and laparoscopic left colectomy (LLC). The aim was to understand better...Effective Alternative to Traditional Surgery for Stubborn Colonic Polyps
This study looks at a new surgical method called Combined-Endoscopic-Laparoscopic-Surgery (CELS) used for treating benign (non-cancerous) colonic polyps that can't be removed using standard endoscopic...Emergency Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colorectal Cancer: What Patients
The research paper is about the use of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical technique) in urgent or emergency cases of colorectal cancer treatment in England's National Health Service. ...Exploring Enhanced Recovery Methods for Laparoscopic Colonic Surgery
This research paper discusses the benefits of 'fast-track' methods or enhanced recovery after surgery. These methods are a set of protocols designed to standardize the way patients are taken care of a...Exploring the Benefits of Enhanced Recovery Methods After Laparoscopic
This research paper discusses the benefits of 'fast-track' methods or enhanced recovery after surgery. These methods are a set of protocols designed to standardize the way patients are taken care of a...Exploring the Safety and Effectiveness of Robotic Colon Surgery
This research paper discusses the use of robotics in colon surgery. Recent studies show that using robots to assist in these operations is safe and the results are as good, if not better, than traditi...Exploring the Safety and Efficacy of Robotic Colon Surgery
This research paper discusses the use of robotics in colon surgery. Recent studies show that using robots to assist in these operations is safe and the results are as good, if not better, than traditi...Impact of Surgery Duration on Recovery After Minimally Invasive Colectomy
This research paper looks at the impact of surgery length on patient recovery after minimally invasive colon or rectal surgeries. The researchers used data from a Michigan health database and grouped ...Incisional Hernia Risk After Laparoscopic Colectomy for Cancer
This research paper is about a study that looked at the likelihood of getting an incisional hernia (a type of hernia that occurs through a scar from a previous surgery) after a certain type of surgery...Laparoscopic Colectomy Benefits for Diverticulitis Patients with Lung
This research study looked at the benefits of minimally invasive surgery for patients with diverticulitis, a digestive disease, who also had serious lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary ...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Advanced Colon Cancer: What Patients Need
This research paper explores the outcomes of two types of surgeries for colon cancer - laparoscopic colectomies (a less invasive procedure using a camera) and open colectomies (a more traditional surg...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: Benefits and Recovery
This research paper looks at the different surgical methods used to treat colon cancer, specifically in the left side of the colon. The researchers compared traditional open surgery, laparoscopic surg...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer: Comparing Surgical Outcomes
This study looked at the long-term outcomes for colon cancer patients who had undergone two different kinds of laparoscopic colectomy surgery. In one group, patients had laparoscopic-assisted colectom...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Diverticular Disease: Benefits and Insights
This research paper compares two types of surgery for diverticular disease, a condition that affects around half of people over 60 years old. The two types of surgery are robotic surgery and laparosco...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Diverticulitis: Safe Surgery Insights
This study looks at the outcomes of a type of surgery called laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy, which was performed on patients with two different types of diverticulitis, a digestive disease. Diverticul...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Rectal Endometriosis: a Patient Guide
This study looked at two different surgical methods for treating deep endometriosis (a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus) that has affected the rec...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Right Colon Cancer: Benefits and Insights
This research paper is a review of several studies examining two different surgical methods for treating right colon cancer, which often causes a blockage in the intestines. The two methods are laparo...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Transverse Colon Cancer: a Safe Option
This research looked at whether laparoscopic colectomy (a less invasive surgery using a camera and small instruments) is as effective for treating transverse colon cancer as open colectomy (a traditio...Laparoscopic Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis: a Patient's Guide
This research paper discusses a study comparing two types of surgery for treating ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. One method is laparoscopic surgery, a ...Laparoscopic Colectomy in Children: a Comparison with Robotic Surgery
This research was conducted to compare two different surgical methods - laparoscopic and robotic-assisted - used for colectomy (removal of the colon) in children. The study looked at all children who ...Laparoscopic Colectomy Vs. Open Surgery for Colon Cancer: Key Insights
This study compared two different types of surgery for a specific type of colon cancer. The first method is laparoscopic, which is a less invasive surgery using small incisions and a camera. The secon...Laparoscopic Colectomy Vs. Robot-Assisted Surgery: a
This research paper compares two surgical methods for removing right-sided colon tumors: robot-assisted right colectomy and conventional laparoscopy-assisted right colectomy. The study, which took pla...Laparoscopic Colectomy Vs. Robotic Surgery for Right Colon Cancer
This research paper compares two surgical techniques for treating right colon cancer: robotic right colectomy (RRC) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). The study was conducted at Sir Run Run Shaw ...Laparoscopic Colectomy Vs. Robotic Surgery: What Patients Should Know
This research paper compares two types of surgery used to treat colon diseases: laparoscopic colectomy, a minimally invasive procedure performed through small incisions in the abdomen, and robotic col...Laparoscopic Colectomy Vs. Sigmoidectomy for Sigmoid Colon Cancer
This research paper looks at two types of surgical procedures for sigmoid colon cancer (SCC) patients: laparoscopic left colectomy (LLC) and laparoscopic sigmoidectomy (LSD). The study, carried out fr...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Comparison of Surgical Options and Outcomes
This research paper is a review and analysis of various studies comparing two types of minimally invasive colon surgery: robotic right colectomy (RRC) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). The resea...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Cost-Effective Option for Colon Cancer
This research paper is comparing the costs and results of two types of surgery for colon cancer: laparoscopic colectomy (where the surgeon uses small incisions and a camera to do the surgery) and open...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Guide for Patients with Colon Cancer
This research paper talks about a common surgical procedure known as laparoscopic right colon resection. This procedure is usually done to treat benign (not harmful in effect) or malignant (very infec...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Guide to Benefits and Recovery for Patients
This research paper compares two methods used to perform a type of surgery called a sigmoid colectomy, which involves removing part of the colon. The two methods compared are the laparoscopic approach...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Less Invasive Option for Trauma Patients
This study looks at the use of a type of surgery called laparoscopic colectomy (LC), which is a less invasive approach to removing part of the colon. The researchers were interested in whether this ty...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colon Issues
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of minimally invasive surgeries for removing part of the colon: robotic right colectomy (RRC) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). Both ...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Safe Option for Advanced Colon Cancer
This study was conducted to compare the outcomes of two types of surgeries used to treat advanced colon cancer: laparoscopic colectomy (a less invasive procedure where the surgeon operates through sma...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Safe Option for Colorectal Surgery Patients
The research paper compares the early postoperative outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Data was taken from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Safer Approach to Colon Cancer Surgery
This paper discusses a surgical procedure called complete mesocolic excision (CME), which is a technique used for removing part of the colon in patients with colon cancer. The process is complex and c...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Safer Option for Colon Cancer Surgery
This research paper compares two types of surgeries for colon cancer: open colectomy and laparoscopic colectomy. Open colectomy is a traditional surgery where a large incision is made, while laparosco...Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Solution for Chronic Constipation Relief
A 47-year-old man with no known previous health issues was taken to Sanno Hospital because he had been suffering from constipation and stomach pain for over 5 years. When doctors took images of his ab...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits and Comparisons with Robotic Surgery
This research paper discusses the use of minimally invasive surgery in treating colon cancer, specifically comparing robotic surgery to traditional laparoscopic surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is ...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits and Insights for Patients
This study compared the results of three types of colectomy surgeries (surgery to remove part of the colon): robotic, laparoscopic (minimally invasive surgery using small incisions), and open surgery....Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits and Risks for Patients Explained
This research paper analyzes a type of surgery called "HAL colectomy", which is a method used to remove part of the colon. This technique is seen as beneficial as it's less invasive and thought to imp...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits for Colon Cancer Surgery Patients
This study looked at the results of different types of surgery for colon cancer. They found that using a laparoscopic technique (where the surgery is done through small incisions rather than a large o...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits of New Ultrasonic Sealing Device
This study tested the effectiveness of a new device used in laparoscopic colon surgeries. The device, called Harmonic ACE+7 Shears with Advanced Hemostasis Mode, uses ultrasound energy to cut and seal...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits of Totally Laparoscopic Surgery
This research paper is looking at two different types of surgery for right colon cancer. One type is laparoscopy-assisted right colectomy (LARC) which involves making a small incision and using a came...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits, Costs, and Recovery Explained
This research paper looks at two types of surgical techniques used in colorectal surgery: laparoscopic and robotic. The researchers reviewed 22 studies involving 1652 laparoscopic and 1120 robotic-ass...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Better Outcomes for Frail Elderly Patients
This research paper looks at the impact of frailty on the outcomes of colectomy surgeries (removal of part or all of the colon) in elderly patients. The researchers tracked surgeries over a decade and...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Better Recovery for Colorectal Cancer Patients
This study looked at the quality of life and severity of symptoms in patients with colorectal cancer who underwent one of two types of surgery: conventional open colectomy or laparoscopic-assisted col...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Complications of Two Techniques
The research paper is about a study comparing the post-surgery complications in patients undergoing a particular type of laparoscopic surgery on the right side of their colon. Two methods were compare...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Hand-Assisted and Standard
This study evaluated the effectiveness of two different surgical techniques: hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). The researchers looked at a variety of ou...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Inside Vs. Outside Connection
This research paper is a thorough analysis of previous studies comparing two approaches to a surgical procedure called a laparoscopic right colectomy. This is a minimally invasive surgery to remove th...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal
This research paper compares two methods used during a laparoscopic colectomy, a type of colon surgery. The two methods are intracorporeal anastomosis (IA) and extracorporeal anastomosis (EA). The re...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Outcomes with Robotic Surgery
This research paper is about comparing two types of minimally invasive surgery for removing part of the colon, known as a colectomy. One method uses a robot for assistance, while the other involves a ...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Single-Incision and Multiport
This research paper is about a comparison between two surgical techniques used for removing part of the colon in patients with colon adenocarcinoma (a type of colon cancer): single-incision laparoscop...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Surgical Methods for Colon Removal
This study aimed to compare two surgical methods used to remove the right side of the colon: totally laparoscopic right colectomy (TLRC) and laparoscopically assisted right colectomy (LARC). They stud...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Surgical Techniques for Cancer Care
This study compares the outcomes of two different surgical techniques used during a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, a surgery to remove part of the colon, in patients with adenocarcinoma, a type of ...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Transanal and Transabdominal Methods
This study compared two methods of removing part of the colon in patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy - a minimally invasive surgery to remove part of the colon. The two methods were transanal e...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Two Surgical Approaches for Colon
This research paper compares two types of surgeries for patients with non-metastatic, operable colon cancer. The two surgeries are laparoscopic-assisted colectomy with extracorporeal anastomosis (LAC/...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Effective Surgery for Right Colon Tumors
This research paper looked at two different types of surgeries used to treat tumors in the right side of the colon: robotic right colectomy (RRC) and laparoscopic right colectomy (LRC). The researcher...Laparoscopic Colectomy: How Surgeon Experience Affects Costs
This research paper investigates the connection between a surgeon's experience with laparoscopic colectomy (a minimally invasive surgery to remove parts of the colon) and the costs associated with the...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Safer Outcomes with Experienced Surgeons
This research paper looks at the safety of two types of colon surgery: laparoscopic (performed through small incisions with the help of a camera) and open (through a large incision). The researchers u...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Safer Surgery Option for Colon Cancer Patients
This research paper is about a study that compared the safety of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical procedure) and open surgery for right colectomy (removal of the right part of the c...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Transitioning to Robotic Surgery Safely
This research looks at how surgeons who are experts in a type of minimally invasive colon surgery called laparoscopic colectomy adapt to using robots to assist with the procedure. The researchers stud...Laparoscopic Colectomy: Understanding 90-Day Outcomes and Risks
This research paper examines the outcomes of two types of surgery used to remove part or all of the colon: robotic-assisted and laparoscopic colectomy. The study looked at patient outcomes beyond the ...Predicting Recovery After Laparoscopic Colectomy for Trauma Patients
This study looked at the factors that could predict how well patients do after having a laparoscopic colectomy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove part of the colon) following traumatic...Racial Disparities in Laparoscopic Colectomy Utilization Explained
This research paper studied whether race had any influence on the likelihood of a patient undergoing a laparoscopic colectomy (a less invasive type of surgery to remove part of the colon). The researc...Robotic vs 3d Laparoscopic Colectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper compares two different surgical methods: robotic colectomy and three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic colectomy. Both of these methods are used in the removal of part of the colon due...Should You Use Ureteral Stents During Laparoscopic Colectomy?
This research paper is about a study that looked at the effects of placing protective tubes (ureteral stents) in the body during a type of surgery called laparoscopic colectomy. This surgery is done t...Single Access Laparoscopic Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis Relief
This research paper evaluates the effectiveness of a type of keyhole surgery (also known as laparoscopic surgery) for the treatment of severe ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. ...Single-Incision Vs. Multi-Incision Laparoscopic Colectomy Explained
The research paper looks at two techniques of performing a colectomy (surgery to remove all or part of your colon): Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) which uses one port site, and the conv...Single-Incision Vs. Multiport Laparoscopic Colectomy: What Patients
The research paper compares the outcomes of two types of surgical procedures for colon removal: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) and multiport laparoscopic colectomy (MLC). The study foun...Three-Port Laparoscopic Colectomy: a Faster Option for Colon Cancer
This research paper is about a study that compared two surgical methods for removing cancer from the right side of the colon: a three-port laparoscopic right colectomy (3-LRC) and a conventional five-...Understanding Ambulatory Laparoscopic Colectomy: Safety and Benefits
This research paper is about a surgical procedure known as Ambulatory Laparoscopic Colectomy (ALC). This is a type of surgery to remove part of the colon, and the 'ambulatory' part means patients are ...Understanding Laparoscopic Colectomy for Right-Side Colon Cancer
This research paper discusses a study that looked at how long it takes for surgeons to become proficient at a specific surgical technique used in treating colon cancer. The technique, called intracorp...Understanding Laparoscopic Colectomy: Benefits and Recovery Guide
This research paper talks about how surgical robots are proving to be very useful in colon and rectal surgeries. The advanced technology of these robots allows for better visibility and smoother opera...Understanding Laparoscopic Colectomy: Best Techniques for Recovery
This research paper looks at different methods of performing laparoscopic colectomies, which are surgeries to remove part of the colon. This is done by making small incisions in the abdomen and insert...Understanding Laparoscopic Colectomy: Comparing Surgical Approaches
This research paper is about a study that looked at different surgical methods used in a specific type of minimally invasive colon surgery, known as laparoscopic right hemi-colectomy. The researchers ...Understanding Laparoscopic Colectomy: Risks of Anastomotic Leakage
This research paper looks at the factors that might predict if a patient will need additional surgery due to leakage from a connection point (anastomosis) after a colectomy (removal of part or all of ...Understanding Risks and Complications of Laparoscopic Colectomy
This paper is about the risks and complications that can arise during a type of minimally invasive surgery known as laparoscopic left colectomy, which is often used to treat diseases of the colon. The...Understanding Ureteral Injuries During Laparoscopic Colectomy Surgery
This study looks at ureteral injuries that can occur during abdominal or pelvic surgeries, specifically during both traditional and laparoscopic colectomies (surgery to remove part of the colon). Thes...Understanding Ventral Hernia Risks After Laparoscopic Colectomy
This research study looked at the rates of ventral hernias (POVH) following a certain type of colon surgery called laparoscopic-assisted colectomy. In plain English, a ventral hernia is a bulge of tis...