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Review
. 2015 Sep;28(3):131-4.
doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1560040.

Adoption of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: It Was Quite a Journey

Anthony J Senagore  1
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Review

Adoption of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: It Was Quite a Journey

Anthony J Senagore. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

The adoption of laparoscopic colorectal surgery has been a slow but steady progress. The first adopters rapidly expanded the application of the technology to all colorectal pathology. Issues related to extraction and port site recurrence of cancer delayed widespread adoption until incontrovertible data from well-powered prospective randomized studies confirmed equipoise with open surgery. Since that time, the data has consistently demonstrated patient-care benefits related to reductions in both short- and long-term complications historically associated with open colectomy. The potential for further improvement related to single-port access, robotic assistance, and natural orifice access for both the surgery and/or extraction will await the test of time. However, it is clear now that laparoscopic colorectal surgery is the new standard of care and a key enabler of enhanced recovery programs.

Keywords: adoption; enhanced recovery; laparoscopy.

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