Comparision between transumbilical single-incision and conventional multiple-incision laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery
Transumbilical single-incision laparoendoscopic surgery is a new emerging minimally invasive surgery technique. Using this technique in colon and rectal surgery is still in its infancy. This review analyzes the history of conventional laparoscopic colecotmy and rectectomy and summarizes the recent literature data on comparision between single-incision and multiple-incsion laparoscopic colectomy and rectectomy to discuss the their difference on overall conversion rate, intraoperative blood loss, operation duration, incisional length, postoperative complications and hospital stay.