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Laparoscopic Colostomy

Posted On: 04-22-2015

What is a Laparoscopic Colostomy?

A minimally invasive bowel diversion surgery, a laparoscopic colostomy is performed after the removal of all or part of the large intestine. During the procedure, the end of the healthy section of the colon and large intestine is attached to the abdominal wall. This allows stools moving through the colon to drain from the abdominal opening into a pouch on the outside of the body. This procedure is performed with a laparoscope and several small incisions in the abdomen.

Also Known As:

Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic surgery
Bowel surgery

Conditions Treated with a Laparoscopic Colostomy:

A laparoscopic colostomy is utilized in order to treat conditions such as bowel obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer and abdominal infection. It is also utilized to treat injury or trauma to the large intestine.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to a Laparoscopic Colostomy:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to a laparoscopic colostomy. As a surgical alternative, the procedure can be performed openly. Other surgical alternatives include continent ileostomy and an internal colo-anal pouch.

Anesthesia with a Laparoscopic Colostomy:

A laparoscopic colostomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from a Laparoscopic Colostomy:

Possible risks following a laparoscopic colostomy include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.

Prognosis after a Laparoscopic Colostomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following a laparoscopic colostomy is good. However, it can take up to a year for patients to adjust to the colostomy bag.