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Title
Comparison of surgical stress between laparoscopic and open colonic resections.
Authors
Hildebrandt, U; Kessler, K; Plusczyk, T; Pistorius, G; Vollmar, B; Menger, M D
Abstract
The magnitude of surgical trauma after laparoscopic and open colonic resection was evaluated by examining postoperative serum values of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, C-reactive protein (CRP), and granulocyte elastase (GE) for further evidence of the benefit realized with minimally invasive approaches in colonic surgery.