Laparoscopic surgery has demonstrated advantages over conventional open procedures. Specifically, avoiding an abdominal incision and allowing the complete inspection of the abdominal cavity, as well as the ability to obtain a biopsy sample, are some of the reasons that made this method of stoma creation advantageous. The creation of stomas by laparoscopy is one of the simpler laparoscopic procedures and is associated with a shorter learning curve compared with other colorectal procedures. This section discusses the indications, methods, and complications associated with the laparoscopic creation of stomas.
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