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1Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark. henrik.kehlet@rh.regionh.dk
Aim:
The use of laparoscopic colonic surgery in Denmark was analysed with particular reference to the length of stay.
Method:
Data were obtained from the Danish National Patient Registry to assess duration of hospital stay after laparoscopic colonic surgery in Denmark within the 11-year period from 2000 to 2010.
Results:
There were 4582 laparoscopic colonic resections performed, reaching about 1000 operations/year in the last 2 years (2009-2010). Length of stay decreased from a median of 7 to 4 days, while mean length of stay only decreased from 9 to 7 days.
Conclusion:
The use of laparoscopic colonic resection has increased in Denmark over the last 11 years and with a concomitant decrease in postoperative length of stay. However, there is a need for further improvement by combining the laparoscopic technique with fast-track recovery.
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