Prevention and management of complications after laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Author:
Kewei JIANG
1
;
Zhidong GAO
Author Information
1. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China. jiangkewei@pkuph.edu.cn.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Anastomotic Leak;
Colorectal Surgery;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Humans;
Intraoperative Complications;
Laparoscopy;
Postoperative Complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2015;18(6):533-535
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Laparoscopic colorectal operation is one of the most reliable procedures and widely used in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumor. Its advantages, including minimed invasiveness and rapid postoperative recovery have been widely accepted, but the complications are still chanllenging for surgeons. Intraoperative complications mainly include vascular injury, bowel injury and ureteral damage. Postoperative complications include anastomotic leak, bleeding and stenosis. Understanding of anatomy and precise operation are critical to prevent complications. Diagnosis of postoperative complications in time and proper treatment can achieve maximal improvement of outcomes.