Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2016; 8(6): 452-460
Published online Jun 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i6.452
Table 2 Reasons for laparoscopic conversion to open surgery
Reason for conversionNo. of patients (% within converted patients)
Excessive adhesions12 (48)
Advanced tumor or excessive tumor fixation3 (12)
Difficult anatomy3 (12)
Intraoperative complications (e.g., bleeding, ureteric/urinary tract injury, bowel perforation/injury)4 (16)
Intolerant of tilt and pneumoperitoneum3 (12)