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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 4/2011

01-12-2011 | Editorial

More or LESS

Author: R. Bergamaschi

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 4/2011

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LESS (Laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery) is an acronym coined by the Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research (LESSCAR) [1] to describe surgery performed through a single port. This concept differs from laparoscopic surgery performed through multiple ports. Yet, readers might be surprised to know that there has not been a precise definition of a port. Port size may vary from 2 mm to 12 cm not withstanding the fact that laparotomy is the oldest single site. The objective of this editorial is to present a critical insight into the role of LESS performed percutaneously (with pneumo-peritoneum) in diseases of the colon and rectum. However, any aspects of LESS with transluminal access and/or without specimen will not be addressed herein. …
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Metadata
Title
More or LESS
Author
R. Bergamaschi
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-011-0778-1

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