| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Colour Atlas of Pediatric Surgical Anatomy, Laparoscopy, and Thoracoscopy |
| Editors | Merrill McHoney, Edward M Keily, Imran Mushtaq |
| Place of Publication | Berlin Germany |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Chapter | 27 |
| Pages | 189-199 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662530856 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783662530832 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
This chapter describes subtotal and total colectomy for inflammatory bowel disease. Partial colectomy (pull-through) for Hirschsprung’s disease is described in Chap. 30. Laparoscopy for colectomy has equivalent results to open colectomy [1]; however, it takes significantly longer to perform. It provides good access and results in better cosmesis and a lower incidence of small bowel obstruction due to adhesions [2].
Keywords
- Colectomy
- Laparoscopic
- Subtotal colectomy