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01-09-2011

Laparoscopy within a fast-track program enhances the short-term results after elective surgery for resectable colorectal cancer

Authors: Francesco Feroci, Katrin C. Kröning, Elisa Lenzi, Luca Moraldi, Stefano Cantafio, Marco Scatizzi

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 9/2011

Abstract

Background

Whether laparoscopic colorectal resection improved recovery within an enhanced recovery program was investigated.

Methods

This study was designed as a query of a prospectively maintained colorectal database to identify 350 patients who underwent elective colorectal resection with primary anastomosis for colorectal cancer between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009. Patients were categorized into two groups (laparoscopic and open resection), and demographic, treatment, and outcome variables were independently reviewed for accuracy. A detailed fast-track protocol was prepared and distributed to all patients, department doctors, and nurses to standardize the treatment.

Results

A total of 209 patients underwent laparoscopic-assisted colorectal resection, and 141 had open surgery. There was no difference between the two groups in terms of age, sex, BMI, ASA, comorbidity, previous abdominal surgery, preoperative chemoradiotherapy, cancer site, and AJCC 2002 staging. Twenty-three patients in the laparoscopic group required conversion to an open procedure due to hemorrhage, tumor extension, or technical difficulties. Laparoscopic patients had earlier tolerance of diet, bowel movement, flatus and stool canalization, mobilization, suction drain removal, and interruption of analgesic drug administration. Length of postoperative stay was shorter (4 vs. 7 days, p = 0.0004) and fewer postoperative nonsurgical complications (3 vs. 13% p = 0.009) were registered for the laparoscopic group.

Conclusions

This study suggests that within an enhanced recovery program, laparoscopic resection may provide the best short-term clinical outcomes for patients with resectable colorectal cancer.

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Title: Laparoscopy within a fast-track program enhances the short-term results after elective surgery for resectable colorectal cancer
Authors: Francesco Feroci
Katrin C. Kröning
Elisa Lenzi
Luca Moraldi
Stefano Cantafio
Marco Scatizzi
Publication date: 01-09-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 9/2011
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-1643-z

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Results

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