Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for colon cancer.
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.
Kanellos
D
D
Surgical Department, European Medical Center, Antheon 1, Panorama, 55236 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Pramateftakis
M G
MG
Vrakas
G
G
Mantzoros
I
I
Tsachalis
T
T
Hatzigianni
P
P
Kanellos
I
I
D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*