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Results: All laparoscopic operations were performed successfully without conversion to open surgery.
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Therefore, MIS may be a safe alternative to open surgery for MD.
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Eighteen patients scheduled for open surgery served as a prospective control group.
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Barring exceptional circumstances these should be favoured rather than conventional open surgery.
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They are characterized by improved postoperative short-term outcomes compared to open surgery.
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We investigated the efficacy of open surgery compared with ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections.
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The control group included 36 patients who underwent conventional open surgery.
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Three cases required conversion to open surgery because of a large incisional hernia.
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Conversion of laparoscopic procedure to open surgery was in 14 cases.
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These techniques offer lower complication rates with similar efficacy to traditional open surgery.
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Conclusions: Both laparoscopic-assisted resection and open surgery affect the immune response.
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Excellent outcome with low rate of conversion to open surgery can be achieved.
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For many support workers, robotic surgery is much less satisfying than open surgery.
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Complications are not common, and open surgery is not frequently required.
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Background: Laparoscopy may activate innate immunity less than conventional open surgery.
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All procedures were successful, with no conversions to open surgery required.
