Strategic placement of polylactic acid film during abdominal surgery is associated with a significantly reduced rate and severity of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions in this model. A technique for film placement is suggested.

Our experience indicates that Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation is safe and effective and can be performed as an outpatient procedure with local or regional anesthesia and with minimal postoperative pain and early recovery.

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Many patients do not have restoration of bowel continuity after undergoing Hartmann's procedure. Hartmann's reversal is associated with a significant postoperative morbidity. Surgeons and patients should be aware of the possibility that the colostomy might become permanent.