Total intracorporeal laparoscopic resection of Crohn's disease☆,☆☆,★
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Materials and methods
A database was constructed prospectively for all patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of their ileocolic Crohn's disease over a 4-year period (February 1998 to February 2002) in one pediatric surgical practice. Data collected included demographics, indication for surgery, operative details, postoperative course, and outcome. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis
A total of 15 patients, ages 9 to 17 years (mean age, 14 years), underwent laparoscopic resection of their ileocolic
Discussion
Our data reflect findings from previous studies1, 2, 3, 4 that laparoscopic resection of ileocolic Crohn's disease can be performed safely on children with good outcome and acceptable operating time and morbidity. Experience from one of our patients suggests that laparoscopic reoperation also can be safely performed.
Intracorporeal resection and anastomosis offers the advantage of smaller incisions, less pain, and quicker recovery but requires an extra 5-mm port for construction of the
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