Comparison of laparoscopic and open colonic resection within fast-track and traditional perioperative care pathways: clinical outcomes and in-hospital costs

Conclusion: Laparoscopy improves the efficiency of fast-track perioperative care without significantly increasing in-hospital costs.

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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Ehrlich, A., Kellokumpu, S., Wagner, B., Kautiainen, H., Kellokumpu, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research