title: Laparoscopic restoration of intestinal continuity after Hartmann procedure.
abstract: Two cases of laparoscopic restoration of intestinal continuity are presented. The procedures were technically straightforward and both patients did well. These cases add to a small but growing literature documenting the technical feasibility of laparoscopic intestinal surgery. The potential risks and benefits of this minimally invasive technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vernava
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Liebscher
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Longo
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques