Operative Techniques in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

Download or read book Operative Techniques in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery written by Conor P. Delaney and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laparoscopic surgery has been established as a safe, effective approach in the management of colorectal disease. Compared with open surgery, laparoscopy is associated with decreased postoperative analgesia requirements, faster return of bowel function and resumption of oral intake, shorter hospital stay, and better cosmetic repair. Now in its second edition, this book gives surgeons the learning tools they need to understand and successfully incorporate laparoscopic colorectal surgery into their practice.