Critical Steps in Laparoscopic Colectomy

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Join colorectal surgeons David Margolin, MD, FACS, FASCRS, from the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, and Clyde Neal Ellis, MD, FACS, FASCRS, from the University of South Alabama School of Medicine, as they highlight the critical steps in laparascopic colectomy during a live webcast on December 2 at 6:30pm CDT. Pre-recorded surgical video will include the demonstration of EnSeal® and Harmonic® technologies.

Despite being described over 15 years ago, the adoption of laparoscopic techniques for colon resection have been far less than it’s utilization in a number of other fields such as bariatrics, hernia, and anti-reflux procedures. One possible explanation for this is the complexity of laparoscopic colectomy. When learning a complex new procedure, it is helpful to break the technique down into its critical