Early-elective single-incision laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for perforated diverticulitis using a totally reusable single-port device
Reibetanz J, Kerscher A, Kim M, Wierlemann A, Germer CT, Krajinovic K (2012)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2012
Journal
Book Volume: 19
Pages Range: 45-49
Journal Issue: 1
Abstract
Background: Single-port access (SPA) is an emerging concept in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. The authors report their experience using SPA sigmoidectomy as an early-elective approach to complicated diverticulitis with paracolic abscess. Methods: Between September 2009 und April 2010, 4 patients underwent SPA sigmoidectomy for Hinchey-I diverticulitis using the reusable X-Cone device. Results: After a median time of antibiotic treatment of 8 days, SPA sigmoidectomy was performed successfully in all patients. The median operative time was 200 minutes (range, 187-221 minutes). No intraoperative or postoperative complications were recorded; the median postoperative hospital stay was 7 days (range, 5-7 days). No incisional hernias were observed at midterm follow-up (median, 11.5 months; range, 8-14 months). Conclusions: When performed by an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, early-elective SPA sigmoidectomy is a feasible and safe approach to complicated diverticulitis. The reusability of the X-Cone device ensures that the costs of the procedure are not high. © The Author(s) 2012.
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APA:
Reibetanz, J., Kerscher, A., Kim, M., Wierlemann, A., Germer, C.T., & Krajinovic, K. (2012). Early-elective single-incision laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for perforated diverticulitis using a totally reusable single-port device. Surgical Innovation, 19(1), 45-49. https://doi.org/10.1177/1553350611413610
MLA:
Reibetanz, Joachim, et al. "Early-elective single-incision laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for perforated diverticulitis using a totally reusable single-port device." Surgical Innovation 19.1 (2012): 45-49.
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