title: Colostomy closure with the automatic surgical stapler.
abstract: Surgical stapling instruments have been used successfully in gastrointestinal anastomosis. A surgical technique using the staples to close a loop colostomy in gynecologic oncology patients is presented. The procedure shortens operating time and results in an enlarged anastomotic site, thus minimizing the possibility of obstruction at the site.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers