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Simplified pure laparoscopic bowel anastomosis
Harrison M Abrahams1, Maxwell V Meng, Marshall L Stoller
1Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 94143-0738, USA.
Urology
|August 30, 2003
Summary
This study presents a straightforward laparoscopic technique for bowel anastomosis, simplifying a complex surgical procedure. The method facilitates a capacious side-to-side enteroenterostomy, offering an alternative to current extracorporeal approaches.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Laparoscopic bowel anastomosis is technically demanding.
- Existing intracorporeal techniques lack detailed descriptions.
- Extracorporeal methods for laparoscopic anastomosis have notable disadvantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a simple, pure laparoscopic method for bowel anastomosis.
- To detail an intracorporeal technique for side-to-side enteroenterostomy.
Main Methods:
- A pure laparoscopic approach is utilized.
- The technique focuses on creating an isoperistaltic side-to-side enteroenterostomy.
- Detailed procedural steps for the intracorporeal anastomosis are provided.
Main Results:
- The described method allows for a capacious enteroenterostomy.
- The technique is presented as a simplified laparoscopic alternative.
- Successful creation of an isoperistaltic side-to-side enteroenterostomy is achieved.
Conclusions:
- A simple, pure laparoscopic technique for side-to-side enteroenterostomy is detailed.
- This intracorporeal method addresses the limitations of extracorporeal approaches.
- The described technique offers a viable option for laparoscopic bowel anastomosis.