BACKGROUND: There is lack of studies that define parameters predictive of complications following laparoscopic resection for @entity30 . METHODS: Between 1998 and 2008, 182 @entity1 underwent laparoscopic intestinal resection for @entity30 at a single institution. Conversion occurred in 12 @entity1 (6.6%). We aimed to identify risk factors for short-term @entity260 (<30 days) by using univariate and multiple regression tests. Complications were defined according to the Clavien-Dindo classification (grades I-V). Data were obtained from an institutional database and individual chart review retrospectively. RESULTS: There were 25 (13.7%) complications after surgery. According to the Clavien-Dindo classification, complications were classified as grade I in 9 @entity1 , grade II in 9 @entity1 , and grade IIIb in 7 @entity1 . There were no deaths after laparoscopic surgery. A low level of hemoglobin after surgery (r (s )= -0.15, P = 0.0441) and an elevated CRP before surgery (r (s )= -0.16, P = 0.0346) seemed to increase the likelihood of @entity260 . CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic surgery can be performed safely in @entity30 @entity1 . An increased inflammation process before operation seems to be associated an eventful postoperative course.

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@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity30 :: ('MESH:D003424', 'Disease') :: ["Crohn's disease"] @entity260 :: ('MESH:D011183', 'Disease') :: ['postoperative complications']
@entity260 :: (MESH:D011183,Disease) :: ['Determinants for postoperative complications']
