Robotic Colostomy Takedown in a Patient with Extensive Ventral Hernias and Adhesive Disease

ConclusionRobot-assisted colostomy takedown and anastomosis of the descending colon to rectum were successfully performed. Although there is a paucity of literature examining this technique within gynecologic surgery, the literature on general surgery has supported laparoscopic Hartmann's reversal and has demonstrated improved rates of postoperative complications and incisional hernia and reduced duration of hospitalization [1]. Minimally invasive technique is a feasible alternative to laparotomy for gynecologic oncology patients who undergo colostomy, as long as the patients are recurrence free.
Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research