Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2011; 24(4): 263-273
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1295690
© Thieme Medical Publishers

Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection in the Obese Patient

Sean T. Martin1 , Luca Stocchi1
  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Publikationsdatum:
06. Dezember 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is an accepted alternative to conventional open resection in the surgical approach of both benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. Well-described benefits of laparoscopic surgery include accelerated recovery of bowel function, decreased post-operative pain and shorter hospital stay; these advantages could be particularly beneficial to high-risk patient groups, such as obese patients. At present, data regarding the application of the laparoscopic approach to colorectal resection in the obese is equivocal. We evaluate the available evidence to support laparoscopic colorectal resection in the obese patient population.

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Luca StocchiM.D. 

Department of Colorectal Surgery

9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195

eMail: stocchl@ccf.org

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