Arch Surg Chicago
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Pulmonary function following laparoscopic or conventional colorectal resection: a randomized controlled evaluation.
Laparotomy causes a significant reduction of pulmonary function, and atelectasis and pneumonia occur after elective conventional colorectal resections. ⋯ Pulmonary function is better preserved after laparoscopic than after conventional colorectal resection. Pulmonary complications may be reduced after laparoscopic resections because of the better postoperative pulmonary function.