Work

Comparison of Efficiencies of Three Techniques for Colon Surgery

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To determine the most efficient technique for performing a colectomy, we used the methodology of time-motion analysis. METHODS: The efficiency of five hand-assisted and six regular laparoscopic colectomies and one open colectomy, performed by four surgeons in three different hospitals, was measured. The open colectomy was analyzed as a reference procedure. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The hand-assisted laparoscopic technique was the most efficient. Hand-assisted laparoscopy was therefore less time consuming than laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery was the fastest technique, because the time for every surgical motion is a factor of three shorter than for the two laparoscopic techniques.

Source: Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques

DOI: 10.1089/lap.2000.10.47

Authors: W. SJOERDSMA, D.W. MEIJER, A. JANSEN, K.T. DEN BOER, C.A. GRIMBERGEN

Institutions: Delft University of Technology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2007243930

FWCI: 1.906

Cites: 7

Cited by: 58

Related to: 10