title: Laparoscopic segmental resection of the sigmoid colon for endometriosis.
abstract: We report a technique for laparoscopic segmental resection of the sigmoid colon. A 30.73-year-old nulligravida complained of pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, intestinal cramping, and painful bowel movements. Examination revealed significant nodularity of the posterior pelvis, so a preoperative bowel prep was given. At laparoscopy, a 5 cm diameter mid-sigmoid lesion was found, as well as a rectal nodule and pelvic endometriosis. The sigmoid lesion was separated from the mesocolon by bipolar electrocoagulation and scissors dissection. The segment was then removed by transection with a needle electrode and extraction through the anus. A stapled end to end anastomosis was performed. This technique can be applied to a variety of benign lesions of the bowel, and can result in decreased patient morbidity and hospital stay.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology, St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, OR.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Redwine
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Sharpe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques