The authors describe their experience with laparoscopic operations of the colon. The first operation was made on February 1, 1993 and by the end of 1998 the authors implemented 115 of these operations on account of benign and malignant diseases. On the results of their work they provide evidence that laparoscopic operations of the colon meet all demands of radicality of surgery, while they ensure a greater postoperative comfort and more rapid convalescence of the patient.

        Key words: laparoscopy – colon – results