Mini-invasive surgery for sigmoid volvulus

Int Surg. 1999 Jan-Mar;84(1):46-8.

Abstract

Sigmoid volvulus is a pathology which can be treated with beneficial effect using the fully laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted approach. We describe a technique which, although it does not qualify as a true laparoscopic operation, it also does not require advanced laparoscopic skills or prolonged operating time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Sigmoid Diseases / surgery*