Outcomes of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer: A Case-Matched Comparative Study

Authors

  • Thawatchai Akaraviputh Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Abstract

Background: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC) is an evolving technique with potential advantages by reducing number of incisions that can reduce port-related complications and improve cosmetic results. The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term outcomes between SILC, hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALC) and standard multi-port laparoscopic colectomy (MLC).
Methods: Retrospective analyses of a total of 90 patients between May 2010 and December 2011, who underwent SILC for colon cancer surgery, were performed in 30 patients. Clinicopathological parameters were matched 1:1 with patients who underwent HALC (n=30) and MLC (n=30). Short-term outcomes were collected and analyzed.     
Results: Operative time was significantly shorter in SILC compared to HALC and MLC (p< 0.001), as well as less estimated blood loss (p = 0.02). There were no significant differences in conversion rate and number of harvested lymph nodes. SILC had the advantage of less 24-hr postoperative pain score compared to HALC and MLC (p< 0.001), whereas length of stay and time to full diet were not different.   
Conclusion: In selected patients, SILC can be successfully and safely performed with shorter operative time, less estimated blood loss and less postoperative pain score. 

Keywords: Single-incision laparoscopic colectomy, single-port laparoscopic colectomy, hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic colectomy, colon cancer 

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Published

08-04-2016

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Akaraviputh, T. (2016). Outcomes of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer: A Case-Matched Comparative Study. Siriraj Medical Journal, 68(2). Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/55193

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Vol. 68 No. 2 (2016): March-April

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Original Article

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