LAPAROSCOPIC REVERSAL OF HARTMANN PROCEDURE

Laparoscopic surgery has expanded rapidly since the introduction of la paroscopic cholecystectomy. We have performed three laparoscopic Hartm ann reversals in the last year and have compared these cases to eight open reversals. Laparoscopic technique has the advantage with regard t o early oral intake, shortened length of stay, decreased blood loss, a nd decreased postoperative pain. Laparoscopic Hartmann reversal has co mparable operative time with the open technique. We believe that lapar oscopic Hartmann reversal should be considered by experienced laparosc opic surgeons.