Laparoscopic Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis: A Comparative Observational Study on Long-term Functional Results |
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Authors: | Alessandro Fichera Mark T Silvestri Roger D Hurst Michele A Rubin Fabrizio Michelassi |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Surgery, MC 5095, University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA;(2) Department of Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 525 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10021, USA |
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Abstract: | Purpose Long-term results after laparoscopic ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) have not been thoroughly evaluated. Our study prospectively
compares short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic and open IPAA.
Methods Between October 2002 and November 2007, 73 laparoscopic and 106 open IPAA patients were enrolled. Patient- and disease-specific
characteristics and short- and long-term outcomes were prospectively collected.
Results There were no differences in demographics, treatment, indication, duration of surgery, and diversion between groups. Laparoscopic
patients had faster return of flatus (p = 0.008), faster assumption of a liquid diet (p < 0.001), and less blood loss (p = 0.026). While complications were similar, the incidence of incisional hernias was lower in the laparoscopic group (p = 0.011). Mean follow-up was 24.8 months. Average number of bowel movements was 6.8 ± 2.8/day for laparoscopy and 6.3 ± 1.7
for open (p = 0.058). Overall, 68.4% of patients were fully continent at 1 year, up to 83.7% long term without differences between groups.
Other indicators of defecatory function and quality of life remain similar overtime.
Conclusions Laparoscopic IPAA confers excellent functional results. Most patients are fully continent and have an average of six bowel
movements/day. When present, minor incontinence improves over time. Laparoscopy mirrors the results of open IPAA and is a
valuable alternative to open surgery.
This study was funded in part by the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Auxiliary Board Research Support
Grant (A.F.).
Presented at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Tripartite Meeting. Boston. June 9, 2008. |
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Keywords: | Ulcerative colitis Laparoscopic surgery Quality of life Surgical outcomes |
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