Journal article
Laparoscopic versus open loop ileostomy reversal: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Background: Loop ileostomies (LIs) are used for temporary fecal diversion to protect downstream colorectal anastomoses. Standard operative approach for LI reversal has been through an open technique. Recently, laparoscopic LI reversal has been employed and studied. The aim of this systematic review was to compare laparoscopic and open LI reversal.
Methods: Medline, Embase, and CENTRAL were systematically searched. Articles were included if they …
Authors
McKechnie T; Tessier L; Anpalagan T; Chu M; Lee Y; Logie K; Doumouras A; Amin N; Hong D; Eskicioglu C
Journal
Surgery in Practice and Science, Vol. 13, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
June 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.sipas.2023.100161
ISSN
2666-2620