Marked site unusable due to anatomical conditions in situ
- Relocation to a site less accessible or more bothersome for the patient
- Preoperative marking of an alternative site by the stomatherapist
Inability to locate the previously marked excision site
- Marking with a waterproof pen
- Careful preoperative sterile washing of the patient
Injuries to other sections of the intestine
- Locate the injured site and suture
Injuries to vessels
- Avoid tension on the mesentery
Injuries due to trocar positioning
- Trocar insertion under direct vision
- Mini-laparotomy
Thermal damage to the intestine or skin
- Avoidance of monopolar coagulation
Obstruction of stoma placement due to adhesions (also in open technique)