Laparoscopic antegrade continence enema (Malone) procedure: description and illustration of technique

J Endourol. 2002 Aug;16(6):325-8; discussion 328. doi: 10.1089/089277902760261310.

Abstract

The antegrade continence enema (ACE Malone) procedure has improved the lives of many patients who struggle with intractable forms of constipation. We describe a laparoscopic approach to this technique and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Appendix / surgery*
  • Constipation / surgery*
  • Encopresis / surgery*
  • Enema
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Patient Selection
  • Surgical Stomas*