18 August 2025 : Database Analysis
Surgical Outcomes in Laparoscopic vs Open Diverting Colostomy for Radiation-Related Rectovaginal Fistula
Zhen Liu
BCDF 1, Lu Ren ACEF 2, Jinliang Zhang BEF 1, Dong Guo ABCEF 3*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947487
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947487
Table 2 Surgical data.
| Laparoscopic (n=28) | Open (n=38) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery time (min), mean (SD) | 74.8±26 | 79.9±47.3 | 0.61 |
| Estimated blood loss (ml) | 12.1±6.4 | 23.2±36.5 | 0.12 |
| Blood transfusion | NS | ||
| Yes | 1 | 3 | |
| No | 27 | 35 | |
| Procedures | NS | ||
| Loop sigmoid colostomy | 6 | 5 | |
| End sigmoid colostomy | 17 | 11 | |
| Loop transverse colostomy | 5 | 14 | |
| End transverse colostomy | 0 | 8 | |
| Length of incision (cm, median, range) | 5 (3–6) | 13 (5–20) | <0.01 |