[4] Using stoma, either permanent or temporary, greatly reduces the patients quality of life (QOL).

How many hours does a colostomy reversal surgery take?

Colostomy reversal surgery time takes up to one or two hours if its just a straightforward standard operation. For some patients, the surgeon would recommend an open surgery, while others may opt for laparoscopic surgery instead. Open surgery takes longer to recover from due to the large incisions.