Open AccessReversal of the Hartmann's procedure: A comparative study of laparoscopic versus open surgery
Author(s) -
E Melkonian,
Claudio Heine,
David Contreras,
Marcelo Rodriguez,
Patricio Opazo,
Andres Silva,
Ignacio Robles,
Rolando Rebolledo
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9941.181329
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , open surgery , laparoscopy , laparoscopic surgery
The Hartmann's operation, although less frequently performed today, is still used when initial colonic anastomosis is too risky in the short term. However, the subsequent procedure to restore gastrointestinal continuity is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.