Laparoscopic versus open sigmoid loop colostomy: A comparative study from a cohort of 62 patients requiring temporary faecal diversion at a tertiary care center in North India

Background: Over decades, colostomies have been done through open method, but laparoscopic creation of an intestinal stoma is safe, feasible and has distinct advantages over conventional techniques in specific procedures. The aim of this study compares operative and short-term outcomes of laparoscop...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Navjot Singh, Parvez David Haque, Shekhar Upadhyay, Navneet Kumar Chaudhry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2019;volume=25;issue=2;spage=139;epage=145;aulast=Singh