48 Cases of combined laparoscopic multi-organ surgery / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To assess the feasibility of combined laparoscopic multi-organ surgery in clinical appliation. Methods 48 combined laparoscopic multi-organ surgeries performed from August 2000 to November 2001 were analyzed. Results All laparoscopic procedures were successfully completed.No one needed to be converted to laparotomy and had postoperative complications.Postoperative stay was similar to that of patients under laparoscopic mono-organ surgery in the same time. Conclusions Combined laparoscopic multi-organ surgery can be performed conveniently.It offers significant benefits to patients such as decreased postoperative pain,reduced trauma to the abdominal wall and cost-saving.