Journal of Surgery

Rajab Kerwat

Publications

• Research Article
  Laparoscopic vs. Open Right Hemicolectomies: Short Term Outcomes within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programme
  Author(s): Chanpreet Arhi, Lilly Wheeler, Isobel Duggan, Hasan Khan, Gnananandan Janakan, Dominic Corry, Rajab Kerwat and Ahmed El-GaddalChanpreet Arhi, Lilly Wheeler, Isobel Duggan, Hasan Khan, Gnananandan Janakan, Dominic Corry, Rajab Kerwat and Ahmed El-Gaddal
  
  Aims: Studies that recommend laparoscopic right hemicolectomies within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme are based on data from all types of colorectal procedures. This study compares short-term outcomes following right hemicolectomies within an ERAS setting. Methods: Retrospective analysis of elective right hemicolectomies carried out between October 2008 and April 2012. Exclusion criteria:- patients not managed with an ERAS programme; inflammatory bowel disease; ASA IV and above; extended right hemicolectomy; formation of a stoma. Patients were split into laparoscopic (Group A) and open procedure (Group B). Patient demographics, hospital stay, operative details, tumour characteristics, analgesia usage and complications were compared between the two groups. Discharge criteria was standardised for both groups. Significance wa.. Read More»
  

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