Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy with and without previous subtotal colectomy.
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic techniques have been applied to the procedure of restorative proctocolectomy (RPC). The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients after laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) with restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) and without previous colectomy [restorative proctectomy (RP)] and to highlight some technical tips.


METHODS
Data were collected prospectively from all patients who underwent laparoscopic IPAA from July 2006 to December 2007.


RESULTS
Thirty-six patients underwent IPAA either with total proctocolectomy (n = 25) or after previous emergency colectomy (n = 11). Postoperative morbidity occurred in 22% of patients. The overall median operative time was 210 (range 120-325), 240 (170-325) and 180 (120-240) min for RPC and RP respectively (P < 0.05). The median length of stay for all patients was 6 (3-26), 6 (4-26) and 4 (3-13) days for RPC and RP respectively (P < 0.05). There was no correlation between BMI, age, use of immunosuppressive agents and length of stay. The operative procedure was facilitated by the use of specific devices at particular stages of the operation.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic IPAA is not only safe and feasible for the virgin abdomen but also for patients with a previous emergency colectomy through a midline laparotomy incision.
The John Goligher Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds, UK.
I
I
McAllister
P M
PM
Sagar
I
I
Brayshaw
S
S
Gonsalves
G L
GL
Williams
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult