title: Laparoscopic colostomy closure.
abstract: Perforated sigmoid diverticulitis often results in the patient undergoing a sigmoid resection, closure of the rectal stump, and an end sigmoid colostomy. To reestablish intestinal continuity, the patient must undergo a second major intra-abdominal operation. We have developed a technique of laparoscopic colostomy closure to reestablish intestinal continuity and have used it in two patients. Because of the reduced operative pain and shorter recovery period, this minimally invasive technique would be a better surgical alternative to colostomy closure.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri at Kansas City.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Wintz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged