Converting laparoscopic colectomies to open is associated with similar outcomes as a planned open approach among Crohn's disease patients.

Rebecca SahyounBrian D LoGeorge Q ZhangMiloslawa StemChady AtallahPeter A NajjarJonathan E EfronBashar Safar

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2021)

Among Crohn's Disease patients, cases converted from laparoscopic to open exhibited similar outcomes as a planned open approach. Despite the limitations associated with this retrospective study, our findings suggest that laparoscopic surgery may be safely pursued among Crohn's Disease patients, as the risks of conversion are potentially balanced by the benefits of laparoscopic surgery.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
laparoscopic surgery
chronic kidney disease
minimally invasive
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance