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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2015; 21(38): 10824-10829
Published online Oct 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i38.10824
Published online Oct 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i38.10824
Review of single incision laparoscopic surgery in colorectal surgery
Nisreen Madhoun, Deborah S Keller, Eric M Haas, Colorectal Surgical Associates, Houston, TX 77054, United States
Eric M Haas, Division of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX 77054, United States
Eric M Haas, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, TX 77054, United States
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Correspondence to: Eric M Haas, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Division of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 7900 Fannin, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77054, United States. ehaasmd@houstoncolon.com
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Received: April 9, 2015
Peer-review started: April 9, 2015
First decision: June 23, 2015
Revised: July 8, 2015
Accepted: September 14, 2015
Article in press: September 14, 2015
Published online: October 14, 2015
Peer-review started: April 9, 2015
First decision: June 23, 2015
Revised: July 8, 2015
Accepted: September 14, 2015
Article in press: September 14, 2015
Published online: October 14, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: As surgical techniques continue to move towards less invasive techniques, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a valuable platform with distinct advantages and comparable or better outcomes than other minimally invasive platforms. The safety and feasibility of SILS for both benign and malignant colorectal disease has been proven, and this review of the history, current state, available technology, limitations to widespread use, and their solutions will be a valuable addition to the published literature. It will draw attention to the benefits and potentially increase use of the platform and minimally invasive surgery as a whole.