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  • Title
  • 1. Exposure
  • 2. Mobilization of Descending and Sigmoid Colon
  • 3. Colostomy
  • 4. Closure

Open Left Colectomy for Colon Cancer: Left Colon and Sigmoid Resection with Colostomy Formation

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Derek J. Erstad, MD; David L. Berger, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital

General Surgery

Procedure Outline

Table of Contents

  1. 1. Exposure
    1. 2. Mobilization of Descending and Sigmoid Colon
      1. 3. Colostomy
        1. 4. Closure
          1. Midline Incision and Exploration
          2. Entry to the Lesser Sac and Splenic/Hepatic Flexure Take Down
          1. Division of Mesenteric Vessels
          2. Mobilization of Volvulus
          3. Division of Distal Colonic Margin
          4. Division of Proximal Colonic Margin
          5. Removal of Specimen and Hemostasis
          1. Removal of Specimen and Hemostasis
          2. Mobilization to Allow for Stoma Maturation
          3. Identification of Stoma Site in LUQ
          4. Creation of Stoma
          1. Abdominal Fascia Closed with #1 Running Prolene
          2. Skin Closed with Staples
          3. Colostomy Maturation and Ostomy Bag Fixation

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          Massachusetts General Hospital

          Article Information

          Publication Date
          Article ID29
          Production ID0088
          Volume2024
          Issue29
          DOI
          https://doi.org/10.24296/jomi/29