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sigmoid colectomy

Known as: Colon Resection, Sigmoid Extended, Sigmoidectomy, sigmoidectomies 
A surgical procedure involving the partial or complete resection of the sigmoid colon.
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Abdominal CavityColon structure (body structure)Gastrointestinal systemIntestines

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Colectomyrectosigmoidectomy

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2010
2010
Single-Access Laparoscopic Colectomy With a Novel Multiport Device in Sigmoid Colectomy for Colon Cancer
PURPOSE: Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy is a common procedure for colorectal disease, and laparoscopic colectomy from a single… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
A rare case of inferior mesenteric artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery, with a review of the review of the literature
Anatomical variations of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) are uncommon. Generally, the IMA is very stable, arises directly… 
2007
2007
Non-invasive measurement of small-bowel motility by MRI after abdominal surgery
Abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia causes postoperative ileus1 with an extended recovery time.2 Prolonged ileus creates… 
2007
2007
Implementation of laparoscopic colectomy with fast-track care in an academic medical center: benefits of a fully ascended learning curve and specialty expertise.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Hand-assisted laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy: helping hand or hindrance?
BackgroundHand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy has been introduced as an alternative to the standard laparoscopic technique, but… 
2002
2002
Elective laparoscopic colonic resection for diverticular disease
BackgroundWe undertook a retrospective multicenter study of elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis in order to… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Effective long-term palliation of symptomatic, incurable metastatic medullary thyroid cancer by operative resection.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the short- and long-term consequences of palliative reresection of specific symptomatic lesions in patients… 
1997
1997
Laparoscopy-assisted sigmoid colectomy for volvulus.
We report on five male patients with sigmoid volvulus treated by laparoscopy-assisted sigmoid colectomy. Intraoperative colonic… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in older patients.
The object of this study was to assess the outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients >60 years of age and compare it… 
1933
1933
Recto-Sigmoidectomy as a Method of Treatment for Procidentia Recti
WHEN an internal organ persists in an endeavour to become an external organ, it generally causes a great deal of trouble. The… 
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