colectomy
The Dawn of the 23-Hour Colectomy
In recent years, surgeons in Europe and Canada slashed the hospital length of stay for laparoscopic colectomy, in ...
JUNE 13, 2022
Same-Day Discharge for Lap Colectomy Possible For Selected Patients
Some patients can be safely discharged home on the same day as their laparoscopic colectomy if they are followed ...
DECEMBER 17, 2021
‘Blowhole’ Procedure Cuts Infection Rate in Colectomy Patients
Charlotte, N.C.—A novel, relatively simple closure technique can significantly reduce the rate of both ...
AUGUST 23, 2019
Surgeons Discuss Timing of Surgery For Diverticulitis
New York—Less than 30 years ago, it was pretty obvious which diverticulitis patients should undergo elective ...
MARCH 17, 2017
Course Helps Close Gaps in Laparoscopic Skills for Colorectal Disease
In 1997, after completing his surgical training, Peter Marcello, MD, had a career-changing moment. While visiting ...
MARCH 29, 2016