Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
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Why This Matters
Surgical approach (open vs laparoscopic) affects recovery after ileocecal resection — shorter hospital stay and less bleeding with laparoscopy could matter for Crohn’s patients, especially where resources and access to minimally invasive surgery vary.
Who Should Pay Attention
Patients with Crohn’s disease considering ileocecal resection; colorectal surgeons and surgical teams in low‑ and middle‑income countries; researchers interested in surgical access and outcomes.
Study Snapshot
Story typeResearch paper
Evidence typeResearch paper
Source depthJournal abstract
What To Know
This retrospective study (2014–2020) from a colorectal referral centre in a low‑to‑middle income country compared open versus laparoscopic ileocecal resection for Crohn’s disease using chart review. Among 83 patients, 46 had open surgery, 30 had laparoscopic resections, and 7 converted from laparoscopy to open.
Immediate postoperative complication rates were not statistically different between groups, but laparoscopic surgery was associated with shorter hospital stay and a much lower likelihood of perioperative blood transfusion.
The authors conclude laparoscopic ileocecal resection can be safe and feasible in low‑ and middle‑income settings and may reduce bleeding risk and length of stay when barriers to minimally invasive surgery are addressed.
Keep In Mind
Retrospective design and single‑center data limit causal inference. The summary is based on the article abstract; outcomes and subgroup details are not fully reported here.
Source Details
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PublicationJournal of the West African College of Surgeons
AuthorsBenammi S, Bakali Y, Naddouri J +4 more
Study typeJournal article
Indexed viaEurope PMC
Source typeResearch paper
PublishedSep 19, 2025, 12:00 AM
Content availableJournal abstract
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