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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Single-incision laparoscopy versus multiport laparoscopy for colonic surgery: a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2018; 268: 740-746.

Published: 6th February 2019

Authors: Maggiori L, Tuech JJ, Cotte E, Lelong B, Denost Q, Karoui M et al.

Conclusion

Some 128 patients were included. All clinical endpoints were similar, but after six months, patients who had the single incision procedure were significantly more satisfied with their scar (P=0.003).

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