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Laparoscopic bowel resection of deep infiltrating endometriosis. Comparative outcomes of a public teaching hospital and a referral private hospital
Abstract Purpose To compare the operative outcomes of laparoscopic surgical treatment for bowel endometriosis in a public teaching hospital versus in a private referral hospital. Methods The indications for surgery, type and time of operation, length of hospital stay, need for a temporary stoma, rat...
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Published in: | Acta cirúrgica brasileira 2020-01, Vol.35 (9) |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Abstract Purpose To compare the operative outcomes of laparoscopic surgical treatment for bowel endometriosis in a public teaching hospital versus in a private referral hospital. Methods The indications for surgery, type and time of operation, length of hospital stay, need for a temporary stoma, rate of conversion to open surgery, and postoperative complications were evaluated. Results One hundred eighty-one patients were included (150 patients, 82.9%, in a private hospital). In the private hospital, there were more patients with infertility [56% vs. 29%; P=0.01] as an indication for surgery) and segmental resection was more common in the private hospital (48% vs. 29%, p=0.05). The average operative time (211.9±83.4 minutes vs. 128 ± 55 minutes, p |
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ISSN: | 0102-8650 1678-2674 |
DOI: | 10.1590/s0102-865020200090000008 |