title: Laparoscopic-assisted Hartmann's reversal with the Dexterity Pneumo Sleeve.
abstract: Several laparoscopic techniques of Hartmann reversal have been published. An alternative laparoscopic-assisted procedure, essentially aseptic, which uses the minilaparotomy for colostomy mobilization to apply the Dexterity Pneumo Sleeve device is described. This technique combines the advantages of the minimally-invasive approach with the direct access of the surgeon's hand to the patient's abdomen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, City Hospital, Mondovì, Italy.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lucarini
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Galleano
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lombezzi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ippoliti
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ajraldi
mesh_terms: D001207:Asepsis; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control