LAUSR

Laparoscopy is a safe approach for surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), with good short-term outcomes [1, 2]. Long-term advantages of this minimally invasive technique are a reduction in adhesion formation, lower rates of infertility and less incisional hernias [3, 4]. Using a systematic approach allows for a standard teaching method for academic institutions and trainees. The attached video shows a systematic approach to laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy (LTC) in a UC patient as step 1 of a 3-step approach, which is followed by laparoscopic completion proctectomy and pouch creation as step 2, and closure of diverting loop ileostomy as step 3.