title: [Laparoscopic intestinal surgery].
abstract: The objective of the present study was to demonstrate the feasibility of laparoscopic bowel surgery. From June 1990 to September 1993 14 small bowel and 15 colon operations were performed laparoscopically in the surgical department of Aarberg Hospital. The results have been analyzed retrospectively. The indication for all small bowel operations was intestinal obstruction. Adhesiolysis, hernia repair and resections were performed either by laparoscopy or by laparoscopically assisted surgery. There were no complications. Laparoscopy therefore has proven to be a good method for treating intestinal obstruction of various origin. 11 colon resections were performed without anastomotic leakage. There were two conversions to laparotomy. Three complications occurred but resolved spontaneously. Two patients died from causes unrelated to the laparoscopic procedure. Our results demonstrate that laparoscopic resections of the colon are feasible. Further evaluation is needed to assess their clinical value.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Spital Aarberg Transplantationschirurgie, Inselspital Bern.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klaiber
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tschudi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Metzger
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Triaca
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Laparoskopische Darmchirurgie.