Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2001.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 15, 2001; 7(5): 612-621
Published online Oct 15, 2001. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v7.i5.612
Table 4 Advantages of laparoscopic colectomy compared to open colectomy
MeanLaparoscopic colectomyOpen colectomy
Narcotic use (days)2.74.8
Ileus (days)3.95.9
Hospital stay (days)6.510.2