In colorectal surgery, risk for blood clots appears higher with open method versus laparoscopy

Monday, June 20, 2011 - 20:30 in Health & Medicine

The risk of developing venous thromboembolism may be nearly twice as high for patients undergoing open surgery for colorectal problems, versus those undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resections, according to a new report.

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