Hand-assisted versus straight laparoscopy for colorectal surgery - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) is an alternative to straight laparoscopy (LAP) in colorectal surgery. Many studies have compared the two in terms of efficacy, complications, and outcomes. This meta-analysis aims to uncover if there are any significant differences in conversion rates, operative times, body mass index (BMI), incision lengths, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and length of stay.

Methods

Comprehensive searches were performed on databases from their respective inceptions to 16 December 2021, with a manual search performed through Scopus. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and case series involving more than 10 patients were included.

Results

A total of 47 studies were found fitting the inclusion criteria,

SUBMITTER: Frois AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9640416 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature