| It was also proposed to treat some of the severe dysentery cases by colotomy, but I never saw the method tried. |
| Occasionally the laparoscopist will perform a colotomy for a very large polyp that can't be removed with the colonoscope alone. |
| Safe and efficient endoscopic closure of a colotomy is essential for transcolonic peritoneal access or endoscopic full-thickness resection of the colon, if open or laparoscopic surgery is to be avoided. |
