Laparoscopic Ileostomy

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Laparoscopic Ileostomy

Posted On: 07-22-2015

What is Laparoscopic Ileostomy?

During laparoscopic ileostomy, the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is connected to the abdominal wall. This allows liquid waste moving through the intestine to drain from the abdominal opening into a pouch on the outside of the body. This procedure is performed after removing the large intestine and is done with a minimally invasive method that utilizes a laparoscope (a small video camera) and small instruments inserted through small incisions.

Also Known As:

· Abdominal wall opening

· Laparoscopic surgery

Conditions Treated with Laparoscopic Ileostomy:

Laparoscopic ileostomy may be performed in cases of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, bowel obstruction, colorectal cancer, large intestine injury and abdominal trauma or infection.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Laparoscopic Ileostomy:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to laparoscopic ileostomy. Surgical alternatives to the procedure include open ileostomy, continent ileostomy and internal colo-anal pouch.

Anesthesia with Laparoscopic Ileostomy:

Laparoscopic ileostomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Laparoscopic Ileostomy:

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

Prognosis after Laparoscopic Ileostomy:

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