Laparoscopy in Crohn's disease.
In Crohn's disease (CD) surgical management, laparoscopic approach offers several theoretical advantages over the open approach. However, the importance of inflammatory lesions associated with CD, and the frequent presence of adhesions from previous surgery have initially questioned its feasibility and safety. In the present review article we will discuss the role of laparoscopic approach for Crohn's disease surgical management, along with its potential benefits as compared to the open approach.
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Denis Diderot (Paris VII), 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France.
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Maggiori
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Denis Diderot (Paris VII), 100 boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France. Electronic address: yves.panis@bjn.aphp.fr.
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Panis
D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Colectomy; Crohn's disease; Inflammatory bowel disease; Laparoscopy