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Laparoscopic creation of stomas

L Oliveira1, P Reissman, J Nogueras

  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Ft. Lauderdale 33309, USA.

Surgical Endoscopy
|January 1, 1997
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Laparoscopic stoma creation is a safe and effective procedure for various benign and malignant conditions. While operative times may be longer in patients with prior surgery, laparotomy can often be avoided.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic bowel surgery indications are debated, but less so for benign conditions.
  • Nonresectional procedures have lower morbidity than resectional ones.
  • Laparoscopic stoma creation is a promising minimally invasive approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic stoma creation.
  • To assess the safety and feasibility of the technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 32 patients undergoing laparoscopic intestinal diversion.
  • Data collected included demographics, indications, operative time, hospitalization, bowel function recovery, and complications.

Main Results:

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  • 32 patients (mean age 42.2) underwent laparoscopic fecal diversion (ileostomy, colostomy).
  • Indications included incontinence, Crohn's disease, rectal cancer, and fistulas.
  • Conversion to laparotomy occurred in 15.6% (primarily due to adhesions in previously operated patients).
  • Major complications (stoma outlet obstruction) occurred in 6% of patients.
  • Mean operative time was 76 minutes, mean hospitalization 6.2 days.
  • Patients with prior surgery had longer operative times (117 min vs. 55 min).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic stoma creation is safe, feasible, and effective.
  • Prior surgery is not a contraindication, though it may increase operative time.
  • Avoiding laparotomy is possible in most cases, even with previous abdominal surgery.
  • Attention to fascial opening and limb orientation is crucial for successful outcomes.