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This procedure can be performed using laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision at the belly button. The laparoscope is connected to a tiny video camera which projects a view of the operative site onto video monitors located in the operating room. The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to allow the surgeon a better view of the operative area. Three or four additional small incisions are made on the abdomen through which the surgeon inserts specialized surgical instruments. The surgeon uses these instruments to perform the operation.

After the surgery, the small incisions are closed with sutures and covered with surgical tape and a permanent colostomy is made on the abdominal wall. The surgery will leave three or four tiny scars instead of one large abdominal scar. In addition, with this surgery you will have a reduced hospital stay and recovery time which allows a quicker return to daily activities, including work.

For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.