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Robotic End Colostomy Reversal

George Velmahos, MD, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital

1. Introduction

2. Incision, Access to the Abdomen, and Lysis of Adhesions

3. Robot Docking

4. Colostomy Dissection and Further Lysis of Adhesions

5. Distal Colon Mobilization

6. Colon Stapled Transections

7. Preparation of Colon Ends for Anastomosis

8. Intracorporeal Handsewn Two-Layer Anastomosis

9. Hemostasis, Robot Undocking, and Port Site Closure

10. Colostomy Site Excision and Closure with Scar Revision

11. Post-op Remarks