Laparoscopic total colectomy: hand-assisted vs standard technique

Background: Although hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) has been proposed as an alternative to laparoscopically assisted surgery (LAP), little is known about its role in total colectomy. The objectives of the study were to compare the outcomes in patients undergoing total colectomy via either HALS or LAP and to determine what benefits HALS might have in extensive colorectal procedures. Methods: We reviewed the data for 23 patients who underwent total proctocolectomy (TPC) or total abdominal colectomy (TAC) using either a HALS or LAP technique. Results: There were 12 HALS (five TPC, seven TAC) and 11 LAP (seven TPC, four TAC) for ulcerative colitis (n = 17), familial polyposis (n = 5), and colonic inertia (n = 1). One LAP was converted (9.1%). The operative time was shorter for HALS than for LAP (210 vs 273 min; p = 0.03). Blood loss and incision length were similar. Postoperative recovery and morbidity rates were comparable. Conclusion: HALS reduces the operative time but patient morbidity rates and recovery are similar to LAP. HALS may be preferable for extensive colorectal procedures such as TPC and TAC. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Los Angeles, CA, USA, 13–15 March 2003.     

手助腹腔镜脾切除术治疗外伤性脾破裂的临床应用

目的探讨手助腹腔镜脾切除术治疗外伤性脾破裂的可行性及临床意义. 方法 2002年1月～2003年1月,采用手助腹腔镜脾切除术治疗外伤性脾破裂18例,Buntain CT分级Ⅱ型7例,Ⅲ型11例.其中12例合并其它脏器损伤.结果 16例顺利完成手术,手术时间75～115 min,平均92.5 min.2例因术中怀疑有其它大血管破裂而中转开腹手术.术后恢复正常工作时间:6例单纯脾破裂20～30 d,有合并伤10例30～100 d. 结论手助腹腔镜脾切除术治疗外伤性脾破裂切实可行,适用于Buntain CT分级Ⅱ、Ⅲ型脾脏损伤且无严重合并伤的患者.