Laparoscopic creation of stomas - an ideal single indication in minimally invasive surgery

The laparoscopic creation of ileostomas and colostomas can be performed in a quick, safe and technically effective manner. The advantages of the minim ally invasive approach are low morbidity and mortality, minimal blood loss and fast recovery in these mostly multimorbid patients as well as shorter t ime of hospitalization. We report on a total of 20 patients who underwent l aparoscopic creation of colostoma in 19 cases and creation of ileostoma in one case in a period of 2 years. There were no intraabdominal complications and no lethal outcome. All patients reached their preoperative level of mo bilization at the 2nd postoperative day. The indications for the laparoscop ic enterostomy are described.