J. de Groof

Laparoscopic versus open emergency colonic resection for obstruction: a multicentre retrospective cohort study

Despite its established benefits in elective colorectal surgery, the adoption of laparoscopy in the emergency setting remains limited. This retrospective international multicentre study assesses laparoscopic and open colonic resection in patients with acute benign or malignant colonic obstruction. Patients were include...