RICHARD F. NOREM II, M.D.

PINEVILLE, LA

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1996 – 1996 NPI: 1659376895
Surgery Surgery
LaparoscopyLength of StayNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalSurvival RateColonic NeoplasmsCarcinomaColectomyLaparotomy

Practice Location

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360-4044

Phone: (318) 473-0010

What does RICHARD NOREM research?

Dr. Norem studies surgical approaches for treating colon cancer, particularly how different methods affect recovery and patient outcomes. He investigates the advantages of laparoscopic surgery, which uses smaller incisions and typically leads to quicker recovery times. His research includes looking at patients undergoing surgery for carcinoma (cancer) of the colon and analyzing how the type of surgery impacts factors like hospital stay duration, blood loss during the procedure, and the rate of complications.

Key findings

  • Patients who underwent laparoscopic colon surgery had an average hospital stay of 5.7 days, compared to 9.7 days for those who had open surgery.
  • There was significantly less blood loss in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, with only 1 patient experiencing issues compared to 14 patients in the open surgery group.
  • Both laparoscopic and open surgery had similar rates for patient survival and cancer recurrence, demonstrating that laparoscopic surgery is just as effective.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Norem study colon cancer?
Yes, Dr. Norem focuses on surgical methods for treating colon cancer.
What types of surgery has Dr. Norem researched?
He has researched both open and laparoscopic surgery for colon carcinoma.
Is Dr. Norem's work relevant to patients undergoing colon cancer surgery?
Absolutely, his research provides insights that can improve recovery and outcomes for these patients.

Publications in plain English

Prospective comparison of open vs. laparoscopic colon surgery for carcinoma. Five-year results.

1996

Diseases of the colon and rectum

Franklin ME, Rosenthal D, Abrego-Medina D, Dorman JP, Glass JL +2 more

Plain English
Researchers compared two types of surgery for colon cancer: open surgery (OCR) and laparoscopic surgery (LCR), looking at 415 patients over five years. They found that laparoscopic surgery resulted in shorter hospital stays (5.7 days compared to 9.7 days for open surgery), less blood loss, and fewer wound complications (1 patient vs. 14 patients). Importantly, both types of surgery had similar survival and recurrence rates, which means laparoscopic surgery is just as effective while being easier for patients. Who this helps: This benefits patients undergoing colon cancer surgery.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

M E Franklin D Rosenthal D Abrego-Medina J P Dorman J L Glass A Diaz

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.