👉 Lumbocostomys is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a tube or suture into the lower part of the spine (lumbosacral region) to help with bowel movement. This allows patients who have spinal cord injuries, such as those from a car accident or injury from a fall, to use their legs and take care of their own bodies without needing to rely on someone else for assistance. Lumbocostomys is typically performed through an incision in the lower back