Context

The absence of digital manipulation of tissue and thereby the loss of informing input for the surgeon is a consequence of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Presentation and care of the pathologic organ and surroundings could be compromised when metallic instruments replace the fingers. However, numerous reports have shown equal outcome results of laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery. But if intraoperative organ injury is more common in laparoscopic colorectal procedures, attention would need to be directed towards its prevention.