Results of a Standardized Technique and Postoperative Care Plan for Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy

Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy has been accepted slowly despite potential advantages because of the perceptions of a steep learning curve and increased operative times and costs. The purpose of this article is to review the outcome of a standardization of all the intraoperative and postoperative processes used in our department for the performance of laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy.A consecutive series of patients requiring laparoscopic sigmoid...