Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy

Yoon Suk Lee; M.D.

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J Minim Invasive Surg 2008; 11(1): 11-14

Published online April 30, 2008

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가톨릭대학교 의과대학 성모자애병원 외과

Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy

Yoon Suk Lee, M.D.

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Department of Surgery, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea

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Since the first report of a laparoscopic colon surgery, several multi-center prospective randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the short-term benefits of using laparoscopy in treating colorectal cancer. Now the laparoscopic approach is accepted as an alternative to open surgery for colon cancer. However, the learning curve for laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery is steep because of technical difficulties. Sigmoid colon cancer occurs in 30∼40% of colorectal cancer patients, and laparoscopic sigmoidectomy is one of the most frequently performed colorectal surgeries. The authors describe patient preparation and operative techniques.

Keywords Laparoscopy, Sigmoidectomy