Laparoscopic colectomy compares favorably with colectomy by laparotomy for reduction of postoperative ileus

Abstract
PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare the length of postoperative ileus in patients undergoing colectomy by either laparotomy or laparoscopy.METHODS:A total of 166 patients were studied. These patients were divided into two groups: Group 1, in which colectomy was done laparoscopically