Laparoscopically assisted sigmoid colectomy in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients: a good indication for laparoscopic surgery.
Laparoscopic colorectal procedures have been accepted for a variety of conditions. We present two cases of HIV-positive who underwent laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy and creation of a stoma for the treatment of sigmoid cancer and disseminated colorectal kaposi sarcoma, respectively. Laparoscopy may be a good option in selected HIV-positive patients.
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, USA.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010030:Ostomy / Q000379:methods; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*