Colon, Rectum, and Appendix

  • Francesco Cabras
  • Umberto Bracale
  • Ristovich Lidia
  • Lever Michele
  • Giusto Pignata
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Abstract

The uptake of laparoscopic colorectal surgery is increasing annually. The first laparoscopic colon resection was reported in 1991. In the United Kingdom data show that 22 % of colon resections were performed laparoscopically by 2008–2009 [1, 2].

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Francesco Cabras
    • 1
  • Umberto Bracale
    • 2
  • Ristovich Lidia
    • 3
  • Lever Michele
    • 3
  • Giusto Pignata
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of General SurgeryColo-Rectal Clinic, “Monserrato Hospital”, University of CagliariCagliariItaly
  2. 2.Department of Surgical Specialities and NephrologyUniversity “Federico II” of NaplesNaplesItaly
  3. 3.Department of General Surgery“San Camillo” HospitalTrentoItaly

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