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Brollo PP, Puggioni A, Tumminelli F, Colangelo A, Biddau C, Cherchi V, Bresadola V. Preventing iatrogenic ureteral injury in colorectal surgery: a comprehensive and systematic review of the last 2 decades of literature and future perspectives. Surg Today 2024; 54:291-309. [PMID: 36593285 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-022-02639-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Iatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) during colorectal surgery is a rare complication but related to a serious burden of morbidity. This comprehensive and systematic review aims to provide a critical overview of the most recent literature about IUI prevention techniques in colorectal surgery. We performed a comprehensive and systematic review of studies published from 2000 to 2022 and assessed the use of techniques for ureteral injury prevention and intraoperative localization. 26 publications were included, divided into stent-based (prophylactic/lighted ureteral stent and near-infrared fluorescent ureteral catheter [PUS/LUS/NIRFUC]) and fluorescent dye (FD) groups. Costs, the percentage and number of IUIs detected, reported limitations, complication rates and other outcome points were compared. The IUI incidence rate ranged from 0 to 1.9% (mean 0.5%) and 0 to 1.2% (mean 0.3%) in the PUS/LUS/NIRFUC and FD groups, respectively. The acute kidney injury (AKI) and urinary tact infection (UTI) incidence rate ranged from 0.4 to 32.6% and 0 to 17.3%, respectively, in the PUS/LUS/NIRFUC group and 0-15% and 0-6.3%, respectively, in the FD group. Many other complications were also compared and descriptively analyzed (length-of-stay, mortality, etc.). These techniques appear to be feasible and safe in select patients with a high risk of IUI, but the delineation of reliable guidelines for preventing IUI will require more randomized controlled trials.
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- Pier Paolo Brollo
- General Surgical Oncology Department, IRCCS CRO di Aviano (Istituto Nazionale Tumori), Aviano, Italy.
- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- General Surgery Department, Hospital of Pordenone, Pordenone, Italy
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- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- General Surgery Department, Hospital of Pordenone, Pordenone, Italy
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- General Surgery Department, Hospital of Pordenone, Pordenone, Italy
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- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- General Surgery Department and Simulation Center, Department of Medicine, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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de'Angelis N, Schena CA, Marchegiani F, Reitano E, De Simone B, Wong GYM, Martínez-Pérez A, Abu-Zidan FM, Agnoletti V, Aisoni F, Ammendola M, Ansaloni L, Bala M, Biffl W, Ceccarelli G, Ceresoli M, Chiara O, Chiarugi M, Cimbanassi S, Coccolini F, Coimbra R, Di Saverio S, Diana M, Dioguardi Burgio M, Fraga G, Gavriilidis P, Gurrado A, Inchingolo R, Ingels A, Ivatury R, Kashuk JL, Khan J, Kirkpatrick AW, Kim FJ, Kluger Y, Lakkis Z, Leppäniemi A, Maier RV, Memeo R, Moore EE, Ordoñez CA, Peitzman AB, Pellino G, Picetti E, Pikoulis M, Pisano M, Podda M, Romeo O, Rosa F, Tan E, Ten Broek RP, Testini M, Tian Wei Cheng BA, Weber D, Sacco E, Sartelli M, Tonsi A, Dal Moro F, Catena F. 2023 WSES guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries (IUTIs) during emergency digestive surgery. World J Emerg Surg 2023; 18:45. [PMID: 37689688 PMCID: PMC10492308 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-023-00513-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023] Open
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Iatrogenic urinary tract injury (IUTI) is a severe complication of emergency digestive surgery. It can lead to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality and have a long-term impact on the quality of life. The reported incidence of IUTIs varies greatly among the studies, ranging from 0.3 to 1.5%. Given the high volume of emergency digestive surgery performed worldwide, there is a need for well-defined and effective strategies to prevent and manage IUTIs. Currently, there is a lack of consensus regarding the prevention, detection, and management of IUTIs in the emergency setting. The present guidelines, promoted by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), were developed following a systematic review of the literature and an international expert panel discussion. The primary aim of these WSES guidelines is to provide evidence-based recommendations to support clinicians and surgeons in the prevention, detection, and management of IUTIs during emergency digestive surgery. The following key aspects were considered: (1) effectiveness of preventive interventions for IUTIs during emergency digestive surgery; (2) intra-operative detection of IUTIs and appropriate management strategies; (3) postoperative detection of IUTIs and appropriate management strategies and timing; and (4) effectiveness of antibiotic therapy (including type and duration) in case of IUTIs.
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- Nicola de'Angelis
- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital, AP-HP, Clichy, Paris, France
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital, AP-HP, Clichy, Paris, France.
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- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital, AP-HP, Clichy, Paris, France
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- Department of General Surgery, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, CHRU-Strasbourg, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer (IRCAD), 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Guastalla Hospital, AUSL-IRCCS Reggio, Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
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- Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- The Research Office, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE
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- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, Bufalini Hospital-Level 1 Trauma Center, Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, Università Degli Studi Di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Unit, Department of General Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Kiriat Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Division of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- General Surgery, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, USL Umbria 2, Foligno, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery, School of Medicine and Surgery, Milano-Bicocca University, Monza, Italy
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda Milano, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda Milano, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Riverside, CA, USA
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- Unit of General Surgery, San Benedetto del Tronto Hospital, av5 Asur Marche, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, CHRU-Strasbourg, Research Institute Against Digestive Cancer (IRCAD), 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of HBP Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Unit of Academic General Surgery "V. Bonomo", University of Bari "A. Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Interventional Radiology, F. Miulli Hospital, 70021, Acquaviva Delle Fonti, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Henri Mondor Hospital, University of Paris Est Créteil (UPEC), 94000, Créteil, France
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- Professor Emeritus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, University of Portsmouth, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, UK
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- Departments of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB, EG23T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology - Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Abdominal Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Unit of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, General Regional Hospital "F. Miulli", Acquaviva Delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia
- Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- 3rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- 1st General Surgery Unit, Department of Emergency, ASST Papa Giovanni Hospital Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Unit of Academic General Surgery "V. Bonomo", University of Bari "A. Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Di Roma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, Bufalini Hospital-Level 1 Trauma Center, Cesena, Italy.
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Cirocco WC. Trends and benefits of prophylactic ureter catheters in the era of minimally invasive surgery. Am J Surg 2023; 225:577-582. [PMID: 36509589 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND The recent spike in ureter injury (UI) amidst the rise of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has focused attention on the propriety of prophylactic ureter catheters (PUCs) for abdominopelvic operations. METHODS A retrospective review of PUCs for rectal cancer resection following neoadjuvant therapy, combined with a comprehensive literature review. RESULTS There were zero UI in the current study. Literature review revealed a nationwide spike in PUCs in the last 30 years, dependent on operation: 1) colorectal resection-increased from 1.1% to 4.4%, 2) sigmoid colectomy for diverticulitis-increased from 6.7% to 16.3%. This 2-4 fold increase parallels the rise of MIS: 15 of the 20 latest studies (75%) either combined open operations and MIS (4 studies) or focused solely on MIS (11 studies). Medial-to-lateral dissection identified as a UI risk factor. Only 20-30% of UI identified intraoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative UI is missed in 70-80% of cases. The prevention, identification, ease of ureter repair, and net decrease in operative time support the use of PUCs. Medial-to-lateral dissection is identified as a potential contributing factor to UI.
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Hanna DN, Hermina A, Bradley E, Ghani MO, Mina A, Bailey CE, Idrees K, Magge D. Safety and Clinical Value of Prophylactic Ureteral Stenting Before Cytoreductive Surgery With Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Am Surg 2021:31348211058622. [PMID: 34844443 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211058622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prophylactic ureteral stents (PUS) are typically placed prior to complex abdominal or pelvic operations at the surgeon's discretion to help facilitate detection of iatrogenic ureteral injury. However, its usefulness and safety in the setting of cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) have not been examined. This study aims to evaluate the potential clinical value and risk profile of prophylactic ureteral stent placement prior to CRS-HIPEC. METHODS We performed a single-institutional retrospective analysis of 145 patients who underwent CRS-HIPEC from 2013 to 2021. Demographic and operative characteristics were compared between patients who underwent PUS placement and those that did not. Ureteral stent-related complications were evaluated. RESULTS Of the 145 patients included in the analysis, 124 underwent PUS placement. There were no significant differences in patient demographics, medical comorbidities, or tumor characteristics. Additionally, PUS placement did not significantly increase operative time and was not associated with increased pelvic organ resection. However, patients who underwent prophylactic ureteral stenting had significantly higher peritoneal carcinomatosis index score (15.1 vs 9.1, P=.002) and increased rate of ureteral complications (24.2% vs 14.3%, P=.04), which led to lengthened hospital stay (13.2 days vs 8.1 days, P= .03). Notably, the sole ureteral injury and three cases of hydronephrosis were seen in patients who underwent PUS. CONCLUSION Prophylactic ureteral stent placement in patients undergoing CRS-HIPEC may be useful, particularly in patients with predetermined extensive pelvic disease. However, PUS placement is not without potential morbidity and should be selectively considered in patients for whom benefits outweigh the risks.
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- David N Hanna
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Surgical Sciences, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, Nashville, TN, USA
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Wan J, Liu C, Yuan XQ, Yang MQ, Wu XC, Gao RY, Yin L, Chen CQ. Laparoscopy for Crohn's disease: A comprehensive exploration of minimally invasive surgical techniques. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:1190-1201. [PMID: 34754387 PMCID: PMC8554722 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i10.1190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Along with the unceasing progress of medicine, Crohn's disease (CD), especially complex CD, is no longer a taboo for minimally invasive surgery. However, considering its special disease characteristics, more clinical trials are needed to confirm the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for CD.
AIM To investigate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic enterectomy for CD, assess the advantages of laparoscopy over laparotomy in patients with CD, and discuss comprehensive minimally invasive surgical techniques in complex CD.
METHODS This study prospectively collected clinical data from patients with CD who underwent enterectomy from January 2017 to January 2020. It was registered in the Chinese clinical trial database with the registration number ChiCTR-INR-16009321. Patients were divided into a laparoscopy group and a traditional laparotomy group according to the surgical method. The baseline characteristics, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, temporary stoma, levels of abdominal adhesion, pathological characteristics, days to flatus and soft diet, postoperative complications, hospitalization time, readmission rate within 30 d, and hospitalization cost were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS A total of 120 eligible patients were enrolled into the pre-standardized groups, including 100 in the laparoscopy group and 20 in the laparotomy group. Compared with the laparotomy group, the postoperative hospitalization time in the laparoscopy group was shorter (9.1 ± 3.9 d vs 11.0 ± 1.6 d, P < 0.05), the days to flatus were fewer (2.8 ± 0.8 d vs 3.5 ± 0.7 d, P < 0.05), the days to soft diet were fewer (4.2 ± 2.4 d vs 6.2 ± 2.0 d, P < 0.05) and the intraoperative blood loss was less (103.3 ± 80.42 mL vs 169.5 ± 100.42 mL, P < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in preoperative clinical data, operation time (149.0 ± 43.8 min vs 159.2 ± 40.0 min), stoma rate, levels of abdominal adhesion, total cost of hospitalization, incidence of postoperative complications [8.0% (8/100) vs 15.0% (3/20)], or readmission rate within 30 days [1.0% (1/100) vs 0.00 (0/20)].
CONCLUSION Compared with laparotomy, laparoscopic enterectomy promotes the recovery of gastrointestinal function, shortens the postoperative hospitalization time, and does not increase the incidence of postoperative complications. Laparoscopic enterectomy combined with varieties of minimally invasive surgical techniques is a safe and acceptable therapeutic method for CD patients with enteric fistulas.
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- Jian Wan
- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Center for Difficult and Complicated Abdominal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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Osumi W, Yamamoto M, Taniguchi K, Masubuchi S, Hamamoto H, Ishi M, Izuhara K, Tanaka K, Okuda J, Uchiyama K. Clinical experience with near-infrared ray catheter, a fluorescent ureteral catheter, on laparoscopic surgery for colon diverticulitis: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26085. [PMID: 34032744 PMCID: PMC8154449 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONALE As the world's population ages, the number of surgical cases of colovesical fistulas secondary to colon diverticulitis is also expected to increase. The key issue while performing laparoscopic surgery for these fistulas is the avoidance of iatrogenic ureteral injury. There are no reports of Near-infrared Ray Catheter being used in surgery for diverticulitis, which is one of the diseases with the highest risk of ureteral injury. We present a case of a male patient with colovesical fistulas secondary to sigmoid colon diverticulitis who underwent laparoscopic surgery with visualization of the ureter using a new surgical technique in laparoscopic surgery. PATIENTS CONCERN An 82-year-old man presented to our urological department with general fatigue and air and fecal matter in the urine. DIAGNOSES Cystography showed delineation of the sigmoid colon. Abdominal computed tomography findings revealed multiple sigmoid colon diverticula with thickened walls as well as large stones and a small amount of air in the bladder. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection with colovesical fistulas and bladder stones due to sigmoid diverticulitis. INTERVENTIONS After the creation of a transverse colostomy, we scheduled a laparoscopic anterior resection and cystolith removal. OUTCOMES Severe inflammatory adhesions around the sigmoid colon and a high risk of ureteral injury were expected preoperatively. After induction of anesthesia, we inserted a Near-infrared Ray Catheter, a fluorescent ureteral catheter, which allowed us to easily identify and visualize the ureter in real-time. This allowed bowel dissection without concerns of ureteral injury. The operative time for the gastrointestinal part of the procedure was 150 minutes, and the patient was in a good general condition after the operation and was discharged on postoperative day 7. LESSONS The course of the ureter was easily and quickly identified by the green fluorescence from the ureteral catheter during laparoscopic surgery for fistulas associated with diverticulitis, where severe inflammation and dense fibrosis were present. Our technique is an easy and feasible approach that provides real-time urethral navigation during surgery for colovesical fistulas secondary to colon diverticulitis.
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- Wataru Osumi
- Department of General and Gastroenterological Surgery
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- Cancer Center, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury and Prophylactic Stent Use in Veterans Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. J Surg Res 2021; 265:272-277. [PMID: 33964637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Iatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) is an uncommon complication in colorectal surgery. Prophylactic ureteral stenting (PUS) gained acceptance to aid in intraoperative identification of the ureter. Despite its use, the benefit of pus to avoid IUI remains debatable. We sought to analyze the rates of IUI after colorectal surgery in veterans and to compare the outcomes after PUS using a large matched cohort. METHODS The veterans affairs surgical quality improvement program database was queried for patients who underwent colorectal surgery from 2008-2015. To analyze the outcomes of PUS, we created two matched groups using propensity-score matching accounting for demographical and clinical cofactors to assess variable outcomes. Cross-tabulation was used to calculate rates of IUI and univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate risk factors associated with IUI. RESULTS 27,448 patients were identified and 458 underwent PUS placement (1.6%). The majority of procedures were performed electively and with an open approach. Mean age was 65 y, 96.3% were male, and colorectal cancer was the most common indication. 45 patients (0.2%) were diagnosed with IUI. IUI incidence was higher in female patients, after left-sided colorectal resection, and in those undergoing open procedures. After matching, PUS use was associated with longer length of stay and operative time and increased creatinine levels from baseline. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that the use of PUS is independently associated with increased operative time and change in creatinine levels. Although no IUI occurred in the PUS group, this finding was not statistically significant. The risk and/or benefit ratio of PUS should be considered for each individual case, with its selective use based on the presence of risk factors for IUI, such as female patients and left-sided resections.
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Hird AE, Nica A, Coburn NG, Kulkarni GS, Nam RK, Gien LT. Does prophylactic ureteric stenting at the time of colorectal surgery reduce the risk of ureteric injury? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:1060-1070. [PMID: 33340227 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM Cystoscopic placement of ureteric stents during colorectal surgery (CRS) may aid in the intraoperative identification of the ureters and thus prevent ureteric injury, but may also be associated with prolonged operating time, increased cost and adverse events. No formal recommendations exist regarding the use of ureteric stents prior to CRS. Our aim was to determine the effect of prophylactic ureteric stent insertion on the risk of ureteric injury among adult patients undergoing CRS. METHOD A systematic search using the Ovid platform was completed. The primary outcome was risk of ureteric injury. Secondary outcomes included the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), urinary tract infection (UTI), sepsis, length of stay (LOS) and mortality. The Paule-Mandel pooling and a random effects model was used to produce odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for binary outcomes. Standardized mean differences (MD) were reported for continuous variables. Analyses were completed using R3.5. RESULTS Nine retrospective cohort studies evaluating 98 507 patients were included. The incidence of ureteric injury was 0.6%. Overall, 5.1% of patients underwent ureteric stenting. There was no change in the odds of ureteric injury among stented patients compared with controls (OR 1.30, 95% CI 0.39-4.29, I2 = 25%). Operating time was significantly longer (MD 49.3 min, 95% CI 35.3-63.4, I2 = 96%) in the intervention group. There was no difference in rates of AKI, UTI, sepsis, LOS or mortality between groups. CONCLUSION Given the retrospective nature of the identified studies, the benefit of prophylactic ureteric stenting remains uncertain. Prophylactic ureteric stenting was not associated with increased patient morbidity but did significantly increase operating time.
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- Amanda E Hird
- Division of Urology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Urology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Wilson RRA, Thomas G, Edge C, Scarff G, Pathak RA. Prophylactic Ureteral Localization Stent with Guidewire Assistance Decreases Urologic-Induced Complication Rates: Quality Improvement Initiative and Review of Literature. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 32:118-124. [PMID: 33567230 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2020.0865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: We previously reported a 2% Clavien IIIb urologic-induced complication rate associated with blind (no guidewire, no fluoroscopy) prophylactic ureteral localization stent (PULSe) placement. As part of a quality improvement initiative, mandatory guidewire placement before PULSe was performed and urologic-induced Clavien IIIb or greater complication rates were evaluated. A systematic review was performed to elicit the overall urologic-induced complication rate in the literature. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who underwent guidewire-assisted PULSe placement before colorectal surgery was performed. The contemporary cohort was compared with those in the prior cohort using age, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, preoperative creatinine, postoperative creatinine, pre-/postoperative creatinine difference, and Clavien IIIb urologic-induced complication rates. A review of literature from 1982 to 2019 was performed using 14 unique search terms. Of 38 studies reviewed, 18 met predetermined inclusion criteria. Results: One hundred thirty-two patients underwent bilateral PULSe placement with mandatory guidewire utilization. Mean age and BMI were 55.78 (18-89) and 27.02, respectively, with zero Clavien IIIb complications, compared with a rate of 2% (P < .001) in our prior study. Our contemporary cohort yielded a more favorable postoperative creatinine (P < .022) and pre-/postoperative creatinine difference (P < .003). A review of literature identified a mean Clavien IIIb complication rate of 0.38%. Conclusions: Mandatory guidewire utilization before PULSe placement reduced the Clavien IIIb complication rate to zero, compared with a rate of 2% from our prior cohort. Guidewire utilization can decrease Clavien IIIb urologic-induced complication rates. A review of the literature shows a lack of uniformity concerning the technique of PULSe placement.
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- Robert R A Wilson
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Koerner C, Rosen SA. How robotics is changing and will change the field of colorectal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11:381-387. [PMID: 31681459 PMCID: PMC6821936 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i10.381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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During the last decade there has been a significant upward trend in colon and rectal minimally invasive surgery which can be attributed largely to the acceptance of robotic surgery platforms such as the da Vinci® robotic system. The fourth generation da Vinci® system, introduced in 2014, includes integrated table motion, intelligent laser targeted docking and more sophisticated instrumentation and imaging. These developments have enabled more surgeons to efficiently and safely perform multi-quadrant operations. Firefly® technology allows assessment of colon perfusion and identification of ureters, and has shown potential in detecting occult recurrence or metastasis using molecular-labelled tumor markers. Wristed instrumentation has increased the technical ease of intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA) for many surgeons, leading to more common use of ICA during right colectomy. Advanced imaging has shown potential to decrease the incidence of presacral nerve injury and improve urogenital outcomes after pelvic surgery, as has been the case in robotic urologic procedures. Finally, the robotic platform lends itself to surgical simulation for surgical trainees, as a pre-operative tool for mock operations and as an ongoing assessment tool for established colorectal surgeons. Given these advantages, surgeons should anticipate continued and increased utilization of this beneficial technology.
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- Crystal Koerner
- Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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The sentinel stent? A systematic review of the role of prophylactic ureteric stenting prior to colorectal resections. Int J Colorectal Dis 2019; 34:1161-1178. [PMID: 31175421 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03314-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE 'Prophylactic' ureteric stents potentially reduce rates, and facilitate intraoperative recognition, of iatrogenic ureteric injury (IUI) during colorectal resections. A lack of consensus surrounds the risk-benefit equation of this practice, and we aimed to assess the evidence base. METHODS A systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE and Cochrane databases were searched using terms 'ureteric/ureteral/JJ/Double J stent' or 'ureteric/ureteral catheter' and 'colorectal/prophylactic/resection/diverticular disease/diverticulitis/iatrogenic injury'. Primary outcomes were rates of ureteric injuries and their intraoperative identification. Secondary outcomes included stent complication rates. RESULTS We identified 987 publications; 22 papers met the inclusion criteria. No randomised controlled trials were found. The total number of patients pooled for evaluation was 869,603 (102,370 with ureteric stents/catheters, 767,233 controls). The most frequent indications for prophylactic stents were diverticular disease (45.38%), neoplasia (33.45%) and inflammatory bowel disease (9.37%). Pooled results saw IUI in 1521/102,370 (1.49%) with, and in 1333/767,233 (0.17%) without, prophylactic ureteric stents. Intraoperative recognition of IUIs occurred in 10/16 injuries (62.5%) with prophylactic stents, versus 9/17 (52.94%) without stents (p = 0.579). The most serious complications of prophylactic stent use were ureteric injury (2/1716, 0.12%) and transient ureteric obstruction following stent removal (13/666, 1.95%). CONCLUSIONS Placement of prophylactic ureteric stents has a low complication rate. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that stents decrease ureteric injury or increase intraoperative detection of IUIs. Apparently higher rates of IUI in stented patients likely reflect use in higher risk resections. A prospective registry with harmonised data collection points and stratification of intraoperative risk is needed.
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Douissard J, Meyer J, Ris F, Liot E, Morel P, Buchs NC. Iatrogenic ureteral injuries and their prevention in colorectal surgery: results from a nationwide survey. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:595-602. [PMID: 30624852 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Iatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) occurs rarely during colorectal surgery but is associated with significant mortality, morbidity and medicolegal issues. Few cases are reported, and recommendations regarding prevention are lacking. The aim of this study is to describe the current state of practice regarding IUI and its prevention among general surgeons in Switzerland. METHOD All Swiss general surgeons who are members of either the Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery or the Swiss Surgical Society were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. Demographics, surgical practice, rate of IUI and methods used to prevent IUI were investigated. RESULTS All participants were board-certified general surgeons, 63.4% were certified visceral surgeons and 17.9% were certified colorectal surgeons. The mean level of experience in colorectal surgery was 15.6 ± 9.2 years. Formal ureter identification was considered mandatory during sigmoid or rectal surgery by 83.7% of participants, and 31.7% considered identification of the right ureter during right colectomy to be mandatory. In total, 61.8% of the participants and 78.4% of surgeons with more than 20 years of experience had encountered at least one IUI. Prophylactic ureteral stenting was considered useful in complex procedures by 93.5% of participants, and 56.9% had used stents at least once in the past 12 months. Noninvasive techniques for identifying ureters would be considered in regular daily practice by 54.5% of the participants. CONCLUSION Most general surgeons experience IUI. Ureter identification is widely integrated in colorectal procedures. Prophylactic stenting is widely used for difficult cases. Noninvasive methods to improve ureter identification are now needed.
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- J Douissard
- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Geneva and School of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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Luks VL, Merola J, Arnold BN, Ibarra C, Pei KY. Prophylactic Ureteral Stenting in Laparoscopic Colectomy: Revisiting Traditional Practice. J Surg Res 2018; 234:161-166. [PMID: 30527469 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prophylactic placement of ureteral stents is performed during open colectomy to aid in ureteral identification and to enhance detection of injury. The effects of this practice in laparoscopic colectomy are unknown. This study compares outcomes of patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy with and without prophylactic ureteral stenting. METHODS A retrospective cohort study at a tertiary academic medical center was performed. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of ureteral injury. Secondary outcomes evaluated included mortality, length of stay, procedural duration, and new-onset urinary complication (hematuria, dysuria, and urinary tract infection). RESULTS In 702 consecutive patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colectomy from 2013 to 2016, prophylactic stents were placed in 261 (37%) patients. Two ureteral injuries occurred (0.3%), both in patients who underwent ureteral stent placement (P = 0.07) and were found and repaired intraoperatively. There was no in-hospital mortality. When accounting for age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity score, procedural indication, gender, BMI, and extent of resection, no difference in hospital length of stay (P = 0.79) was noted comparing patients with and without stenting. However, stent placement prolonged operating time (P = 0.03) and increased the risk of new-onset urinary complications (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS In this study, ureteral injuries only occurred in those with stent placement. Prophylactic ureteral stents in laparoscopic colectomy are associated with increased operative time and urologic morbidity. Owing to the low prevalence of ureteral injury in the elective setting and the increased risk of urinary complications, use of prophylactic ureteral stenting should be highly selective.
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- Valerie L Luks
- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Yellinek S, Krizzuk D, J Nogueras J, D Wexner S. Ureteral Injury During Colorectal Surgery: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review. JOURNAL OF THE ANUS RECTUM AND COLON 2018; 2:71-76. [PMID: 31559346 PMCID: PMC6752145 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2017-052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Iatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) is a dreaded complication of abdominopelvic surgery. Although rare, it is associated with severe consequences. This complication most commonly occurs during gynecological procedures but may also occur during colorectal surgeries. We present two cases of IUI in patients in whom the ureteric stents were electively placed. The first case was a 71-year-old male with no significant medical history. The patient underwent an elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for complicated diverticulitis. During the procedure, a proximal IUI occurred, and was recognized and repaired. The second case occurred in a 68-year-old male with a history of multiple complicated abdominal surgeries. The patient underwent a second redo low anterior resection for a long preanastomotic stricture. The IUI occurred in the right fibrosed presacral plane, approximately 3 cm proximal to the bladder. The ureter was reimplanted to the bladder during the same procedure. We will also present a literature review of IUI, including the risk factors, intraoperative prevention, and repair options.
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- Shlomo Yellinek
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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Hamilton AER, Westwood DA, Cuda TJ, Stevenson ARL. Identification of the ureter during robotic colorectal surgery using lighted stents - a video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2018; 20:163-164. [PMID: 29105253 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- A E R Hamilton
- Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Boyan WP, Lavy D, Dinallo A, Otero J, Roding A, Hanos D, Dressner R, Arvanitis M. Lighted ureteral stents in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; a five-year experience. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2017; 5:44. [PMID: 28251123 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ureteral injuries during colorectal surgery are a rare event, ranging in the literature from 0.28-7.6%. Debate surrounds the use of prophylactic lighted ureteral stents to help protect the ureter during laparoscopic surgery. It has been suggested that they help to identify injuries but do not prevent them. The authors look to challenge this. METHODS Over 66 months, every laparoscopic or colectomy involving ureteral stents was recorded. Researchers documented any injury to the ureter intraoperatively. The chart was also reviewed for the complications of urinary tract infection (UTI) and urinary retention post-operatively. RESULTS During the 66 months, 402 laparoscopic colon resections were done. There were no ureteral injuries. The lighted ureteral stent was identified during every case in the effort to prevent injury during dissection and resection. No catheter associated UTIs were identified, while 14 (3.5%) suffered from post-operative urinary retention. CONCLUSIONS The authors of this study present a large series of colon resections with no intraoperative ureteral injuries. In addition, these catheters were not associated with any UTIs and a rate of urinary retention similar to that of the at large data. This series provides compelling data to use lighted ureteral stents during laparoscopic colon surgery.
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- Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA
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Feigel A, Sylla P. Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Reoperative Abdomen or Pelvis. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2016; 29:168-180. [PMID: 28642675 PMCID: PMC5477556 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1580637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Laparoscopy has become widely accepted as the preferred surgical approach in the management of benign and malignant colorectal diseases. Once considered a relative contraindication in patients with prior abdominal surgery (PAS), as surgeons have continued to gain expertise in advanced laparoscopy, minimally invasive approaches have been increasingly incorporated in the reoperative abdomen and pelvis. Although earlier studies have described conversion rates, most contemporary series evaluating the impact of PAS in laparoscopic colorectal resection have reported equivalent conversion and morbidity rates between reoperative and non-reoperative cases, and series evaluating the impact of laparoscopy in reoperative cases have demonstrated improved short-term outcomes with laparoscopy. The data overall highlight the importance of case selection, careful preoperative preparation and planning, and the critical role of surgeons' expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Challenges to the widespread adoption of minimally invasive techniques in reoperative colorectal cases include the longer learning curve and longer operative time. However, with the steady increase in adoption of minimally invasive techniques worldwide, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is likely to continue to be applied in the management of increasingly complex reoperative colorectal cases in an effort to improve patient outcomes. In the hands of experienced MIS surgeons and in carefully selected cases, laparoscopy is both safe and efficacious for reoperative procedures in the abdomen and pelvis, with measurable short-term benefits.
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- Amanda Feigel
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Althumairi AA, Efron JE. Genitourinary Considerations in Reoperative and Complex Colorectal Surgery. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2016; 29:145-51. [PMID: 27247540 PMCID: PMC4882184 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1580629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Genitourinary structures are at risk of injury during colorectal surgery. The incidence of injury is low; however, the risk is higher in cases involving severe inflammatory or infectious processes, locally advanced or recurrent cancer, previous radiation, and reoperation. Consideration of the anatomical relationship between the genitourinary system, and the colon and rectum is crucial to avoid injuries. Intraoperative diagnostic techniques such as intravenous pyelogram (IVP), fluoroscopic cystogram, or retrograde urethrogram can aid in identifying suspected injuries. Early recognition and repair of injuries decrease the morbidity of an injury. Repair of injuries depends on the location and extent of the injury. Simple injuries may be repaired primarily, while complex injuries may require more advanced repairs such as a flap reconstruction.
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- Azah A. Althumairi
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Pathak RA, Taylor AS, Alford S, Broderick GA, Igel TC, Petrou SP, Wehle MJ, Young PR, Thiel DD. Urologic-Induced Complications of Prophylactic Ureteral Localization Stent Placement for Colorectal Surgery Cases. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2015; 25:966-70. [PMID: 26583763 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2015.0345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A prophylactic ureteral localization stent (PULSe) placed by urologists aids in intraoperative localization and detection of suspected ureteral injury during complex colorectal surgery (CRS) cases. We evaluated the incidence and management of urologic-induced complications secondary to PULSe placement during CRS cases at a single center. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent cystoscopy and PULSe placement at the time of CRS over a 12-month period. Bilateral 5 French ×70-cm TigerTail® (Bard Medical Division, Covington, GA) PULSe devices were placed without assistance of routine fluoroscopy. RESULTS Ninety-nine patients (mean age, 58.1 years; range, 17-88 years) underwent bilateral PULSe placement, with a male:female ratio of 44:55 and a mean body mass index of 26.8 (17.0-38.6) kg/m(2). Mean pre- and postprocedural creatinine levels were 0.91 and 1.01 mg/dL, respectively. Twenty-two of 99 (22%) cases utilized a guidewire to aid in placement of PULSe. Four Clavien grade IIIb complications occurred: mucosal edema, reflex anuria, ureteral perforation, and ureteral obstruction secondary to significant clot burden. Three of the grade IIIb complications were managed endoscopically with double-J stent placement. The ureteral perforation case required percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement. Subgroup analysis of the four grade IIIb complications revealed a mean age of 62.3 years, body mass index of 26.98 kg/m(2), and pre- and postprocedural creatinine levels of 0.95 and 4.83 mg/dL, respectively. Only one of the four grade IIIb complications utilized a guidewire prior to PULSe placement. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of Clavien grade III urologic-induced complications during PULSe placement is approximately 2% (4/188). Mandatory adoption of fluoroscopy and guidewires may be required to minimize complications of PULSe placement.
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- Ram A Pathak
- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic , Jacksonville, Florida
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Beraldo S, Neubeck K, Von Friderici E, Steinmüller L. The prophylactic use of a ureteral stent in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Scand J Surg 2014; 102:87-9. [PMID: 23820682 DOI: 10.1177/1457496913482247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The insertion of prophylactic ureteral stents in traditional colorectal surgery has been debated for a long time. The aim of this study is to investigate the results of ureteric stent insertion in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery in terms of complications and costs. MATERIAL AND METHODS From June 2009 to June 2011 one or two prophylactic ureteral stents were placed in all patients undergoing elective laparoscopic resection of their colon or rectum. RESULTS A total of 89 patients took part in this study, 61% had a benign disease and 39% malignant. The mean time for ureteral stent insertion was 16 min if one-sided and 21 min if bilateral. Incidental findings were found in the bladder in four (4.5%) patients. In all, 13 (26%) male patients had a benign prostatic adenoma, and 3 (6%) male patients had a significant stenosis of the urethral meatus and required bouginage. Complications due to ureteral stent insertion were transient hematuria in 11 (12.3%) cases, postoperative urinary tract infections in 2 (2.2%) cases, and hydronephrosis in 2 (2.2%) cases. One patient suffered an accidental damage of the right ureter despite the presence of a stent; this was recognized intraoperatively. The total cost for a one-sided ureteral stent insertion is calculated at around €360, and for a bilateral ureteral stent insertion, it is around €410. CONCLUSIONS The prophylactic use of a ureteral stent in laparoscopic colorectal surgery leads to minor complications and may be cost-effective.
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- S Beraldo
- Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Schön Klinik Hamburg Eilbek, Hamburg, Germany
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Ureteral stenting in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. J Surg Res 2014; 190:98-103. [PMID: 24656474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 02/17/2014] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have examined the current status of ureteral stent use or the indications for stenting, particularly in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This study examines current national trends and predictors of ureteral stenting in patients undergoing major colorectal operations and the subsequent effects on perioperative outcomes. METHODS The 2005-2011 National Surgical Quality Improvement participant user files were used to identify patients undergoing laparoscopic segmental colectomy, low anterior resection, or proctectomy. Trends in stent use were assessed across procedure types. To estimate the predictors of stent utilization, a forward-stepwise logistic regression model was used. A 3:1 nearest neighbor propensity match with subsequent multivariable adjustment was then used to estimate the impact of stents. RESULTS A total of 42,311 cases were identified, of which 1795 (4.2%) underwent ureteral stent placement. Predictors of stent utilization included diverticular disease, need for radical resection (versus segmental colectomy), recent radiotherapy, and more recent calendar year. After adjustment, ureteral stenting appeared to be associated with a small increase in median operative time (44 min) and a trivial increase in length of stay (5.4%, P<0.001). However, there were no significant differences in morbidity or mortality. CONCLUSIONS We describe the clinical predictors of ureteral stent usage in this patient population and report that while stenting adds to operative time, it is not associated with significantly increased morbidity or mortality after adjusting for diagnosis and comorbidities. Focused institutional studies are necessary in the future to address the utility of ureteral stents in the identification and possible prevention of iatrogenic injury.
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da Silva G, Boutros M, Wexner SD. Role of prophylactic ureteric stents in colorectal surgery. Asian J Endosc Surg 2012; 5:105-10. [PMID: 22776608 DOI: 10.1111/j.1758-5910.2012.00134.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2011] [Revised: 02/10/2012] [Accepted: 02/19/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ureteric injury is a feared complication in colorectal surgery, with a reported incidence of 0.2%-7.6%. Prophylactic ureteric catheter placement has the advantage of facilitating intraoperative ureter identification and assisting in immediate injury recognition and repair. However, its use has been controversial because of fear of ureteric damage during catheter insertion and postoperative urinary complications such as obstructive oliguria and urinary tract infection. Although the exact indications for prophylactic catheter placement are not clearly defined, it is generally used for reoperative cases, large tumors, previous radiation therapy, diverticulitis, fistulas, Crohn's disease and obesity. Herein, we review the incidence and risk factors for ureteric injury, the role of prophylactic ureteric stents and the complications and costs associated with its use in both open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
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- G da Silva
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USA.
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Bieniek JM, Meade PG. Reflux Anuria After Prophylactic Ureteral Catheter Removal: A Case Description and Review of the Literature. J Endourol 2012; 26:294-6. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2011.0311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Jared M. Bieniek
- Department of Urology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
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Scozzari G, Arezzo A, Morino M. Enterovesical fistulas: diagnosis and management. Tech Coloproctol 2010; 14:293-300. [PMID: 20617353 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-010-0602-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2010] [Accepted: 06/18/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Enterovesical fistula (EVF) is an abnormal communication between the intestine and the bladder. It represents a rare complication of inflammatory or neoplastic disease, and traumatic or iatrogenic injuries. The most common aetiologies are diverticular disease and colorectal carcinoma. Over 75% of affected patients describe pathognomonic features of pneumaturia, faecaluria and recurrent urinary tract infections. The diagnosis of EVF can be challenging, and frequently patients are monitored for months before the condition is recognised and treated effectively. Diagnostic tools include laboratory tests, imaging studies and endoscopic procedures. Although conservative management can be attempted in selected patients, in most cases, the treatment is mainly based on surgical interventions. Recently, the laparoscopic approach to EVF has been shown to be safe and effective. Although it is a rare condition in a general surgery setting, EVF is a challenging condition leading to high morbidity and mortality rates.
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- G Scozzari
- Digestive, Colorectal and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Turin, C.so A.M. Dogliotti, 14, 10126, Turin, Italy
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Brouquet A, Blanc B, Bretagnol F, Valleur P, Bouhnik Y, Panis Y. Surgery for intestinal Crohn's disease recurrence. Surgery 2010; 148:936-46. [PMID: 20363010 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2010.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2009] [Accepted: 02/05/2010] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Operative therapy for Crohn's disease (CD) recurrence is supposed to be more complex and demanding than primary resection. The purpose of this study was to assess a postoperative course after reoperation for the recurrence of CD. METHODS From 1998 to 2008, 61 patients underwent reoperation for the recurrence of CD. First, risk factors for postoperative morbidity, with special reference to major postoperative complications, were analyzed. Second, a case-matched study was used to compare the postoperative morbidity of 54 ileocolonic resections for the recurrence of CD (reoperation group) with 57 identical primary ileocolonic resections (primary resection group) according to matching criteria (age, fistulizing or stenotic disease, pre-operative steroids therapy, pre-operative general status, and surgical approach). RESULTS Postoperative mortality was nil. Postoperative complications were observed in 23 cases (38%). Of these cases, 6 (10%) had major complications (2 anastomotic leakages and 6 intra-abdominal abscesses requiring radiological drainage). Univariate analysis did not identify risk for major complication. None of the 14 patients with temporary stoma developed a major complication (NS). A case-matched study showed a higher morbidity rate (21/54 vs 5/57; P = .0006) with a greater risk of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (9/59 vs 1/59; P = .007) and a longer postoperative hospital stay in reoperation versus the primary resection group (9 vs 7 days; P < .001). CONCLUSION Reoperation for CD recurrence is demanding and complex with a frequent need for an associated surgical procedure (because of the severity of the disease and/or adherences). It also is associated with a higher morbidity rate and a longer hospital stay than primary resection. For these reasons, the indication of temporary defunctionning stoma should be discussed systematically in these patients.
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- Antoine Brouquet
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, University Paris VII, Paris, France
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