title: Laparoscopic repair of a colonoscopic perforation.
abstract: We report a case of laparoscopic repair of a diagnostic colonoscopic perforation. No other such reports were noted in the literature. The management of colonoscopic perforations has become controversial. Operative vs nonoperative treatment is continually debated. The morbidity of operative management is significant. Colostomy is often performed. Laparoscopy should allow early evaluation of operative patients and primary repair of those with minimal contamination and no residual pathology. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery, such as shortened hospitalization and rapid return to full activities, including work, were realized in our patient. Laparoscopy should be considered in the selective management of colonoscopic perforations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Martin Luther Hospital, 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801 USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Velez
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Riff
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mule
mesh_terms: D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000293:injuries*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures