Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Transumbilical single-port surgery has been developed with the aim to further reduce the invasiveness of conventional laparoscopy. ⋯ Our experience indicates that single-incision laparoscopic colectomy is feasible for selected patients with colon cancer.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
The hemorrhoid laser procedure technique vs rubber band ligation: a randomized trial comparing 2 mini-invasive treatments for second- and third-degree hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid laser procedure is a new laser procedure for outpatient treatment of hemorrhoids in which hemorrhoidal arterial flow feeding the hemorrhoidal plexus is stopped by means of Doppler-guided laser coagulation. ⋯ Despite higher cost, the hemorrhoid laser procedure technique was more effective than rubber band ligation in reducing postoperative pain, resolving symptoms, and improving quality of life in patients with grade II or III hemorrhoids with incomplete mucosal prolapse.