Right and Left Colon Resections
Right and Left Colon Resections In this chapter, right and left hemicolectomy are discussed (as performed for malignancy), and transverse colon resection is mentioned briefly. In each case, the lymphatic…
Laparoscopic Colostomy
Laparoscopic Colostomy A laparoscopic approach for a transverse loop colostomy can be helpful in the elective situation when construction of a diverting colostomy is the aim of the procedure and…
Loop Colostomy and Colostomy Closure
Loop Colostomy and Colostomy Closure A loop colostomy is the easiest colostomy to make and to take down. It is used in situations in which temporary (often emergency) decompression or…
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is performed with the patient lying in the left lateral decubitus (Sims) position. Flexible sigmoidoscopy will not be discussed separately because it duplicates the initial maneuvers of colonoscopy….
Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Resection of Meckel Diverticulum
Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Resection of Meckel Diverticulum This chapter describes both laparoscopic appendectomy (including mobilization of the right colon for retrocecal appendix) and laparoscopic resection of Meckel diverticulum. Two methods…
Appendectomy and Resection of Meckel Diverticulum
Appendectomy and Resection of Meckel Diverticulum The anatomy of the lateral abdominal wall, including the rectus sheath and the right lower quadrant, is described in this chapter. The laparoscopic approach…
Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection and Anastomosis
Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection and Anastomosis Depending on the habitus of the patient, the nature of the pathology, and the mobility of the small bowel, there are several approaches that…
Loop Ileostomy and Closure of Loop Ileostomy
Loop Ileostomy and Closure of Loop Ileostomy Jennifer Hrabe John C. Byrn Loop ileostomy is performed whenever fecal diversion is indicated. It is often done in conjunction with other abdominal…
Pediatric Exploratory Laparotomy for Trauma, Malrotation, or Intussusception
Pediatric Exploratory Laparotomy for Trauma, Malrotation, or Intussusception Raphael C. Sun Graeme J. Pitcher While there are many different incisions for laparotomy in the adult population, the two most common…
Small Bowel Resection and Anastomosis
Small Bowel Resection and Anastomosis Small bowel resection is performed when a segment of small intestine must be removed. The nature of the pathology dictates the extent of resection. Carcinoma…
