[Laparoscopic colostomy, indications and technical notes]. / Colostomia laparoscopica: indicazioni e note di tecnica chirurgica.

The aim of this article was to review the main indications of laparoscopic colostomy. A series of 9 patients is reported, stressing the technical steps of laparoscopic colostomy. The laparoscopic approach in patients with unresectable colorectal cancer permit to avoidance mayor laparotomy. In conclusion this technique appears safe, feasible and effective.