title: Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for colon cancer.
abstract: The aim of this study is to report our experience with laparoscopic sigmoidectomy due to cancer. Between 2007 and 2009, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for cancer was performed in 3 patients. The average operative time was 176 min. The average hospital stay was 10.2 days. There was one anastomotic leak. The patient was subjected to laparotomy and a Hartmann's procedure and drainage of the peritoneal cavity was performed. In conclusion, laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for cancer is a safe and efficient procedure.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Department, European Medical Center, Antheon 1, Panorama, 55236 Thessaloniki, Greece.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kanellos
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Pramateftakis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vrakas
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mantzoros
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tsachalis
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hatzigianni
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kanellos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*