Abstract
To determine the most efficient technique for performing a colectomy, we used the methodology of time-motion analysis. The efficiency of five hand-assisted and six regular laparoscopic colectomies and one open colectomy, performed by four surgeons in three different hospitals, was measured. The open colectomy was analyzed as a reference procedure. The hand-assisted laparoscopic technique was the most efficient. Hand-assisted laparoscopy was therefore less time consuming than laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery was the fastest technique, because the time for every surgical motion is a factor of three shorter than for the two laparoscopic techniques
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-53 |
Journal | Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |