Single port-assisted diverting ileostomy formation for anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection

Abstract

Stoma formation for fecal diversion is a common procedure in patients with various complicated conditions after colorectal surgery, such as anastomotic leakage. The single-incision laparoscopic approach for stoma creation offers several advantages, including a reduction in surgical wounds and related complications as well as optimal visualization of the surgical field. This video demonstrates a single-port-assisted diverting ileostomy in a 61-year-old man with anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection for advanced rectal cancer.

Keywords

• laparoscopy
• ileostomy
• anastomotic leak