Open AccessReview of single incision laparoscopic surgery in colorectal surgery
Author(s) -
Nisreen Madhoun,
Deborah S. Keller,
Eric M. Haas
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v21.i38.10824
Subject(s) - cosmesis , medicine , laparoscopy , laparoscopic surgery , colorectal surgery , surgery , general surgery , natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery , invasive surgery , postoperative pain , abdominal surgery
As surgical techniques continue to move towards less invasive techniques, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), a hybrid between traditional multiport laparoscopy and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, was introduced to further the enhanced outcomes of multiport laparoscopy. The safety and feasibility of SILS for both benign and malignant colorectal disease has been proven. SILS provides the potential for improved cosmesis, postoperative pain, recovery time, and quality of life at the drawback of higher technical skill required. In this article, we review the history, describe the available technology and techniques, and evaluate the benefits and limitations of SILS for colorectal surgery in the published literature.