Safety and feasibility of repeat laparoscopic colorectal resection: a matched case-control study.
Alban Zarzavadjian Le BianLaurent GenserChristine DenetCarlotta FerrettiAnais LaforestJean-Marc FerrazCandice TubbaxPhilippe WindBrice GayetDavid FuksPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2019)
Repeat LCRR seems to be feasible and safe in expert hands without compromising the oncologic outcomes. Intense postoperative adhesions and misidentification of blood supply might lead to conversion to laparotomy. Real benefits of laparoscopic approach for repeat LCRR should be assessed in further studies.