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Marra AA, Simonelli I, Parello A, Litta F, De Simone V, Campennì P, Ratto C. Analysis of factors that indicated surgery in 400 patients submitted to a complete diagnostic workup for obstructed defecation syndrome and rectal prolapse using a supervised machine learning algorithm. Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:73. [PMID: 38918256 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-02951-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patient selection is extremely important in obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) and rectal prolapse (RP) surgery. This study assessed factors that guided the indications for ODS and RP surgery and their specific role in our decision-making process using a machine learning approach. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of a long-term prospective observational study on female patients reporting symptoms of ODS who underwent a complete diagnostic workup from January 2010 to December 2021 at an academic tertiary referral center. Clinical, defecographic, and other functional tests data were assessed. A supervised machine learning algorithm using a classification tree model was performed and tested. RESULTS A total of 400 patients were included. The factors associated with a significantly higher probability of undergoing surgery were follows: as symptoms, perineal splinting, anal or vaginal self-digitations, sensation of external RP, episodes of fecal incontinence and soiling; as physical examination features, evidence of internal and external RP, rectocele, enterocele, or anterior/middle pelvic organs prolapse; as defecographic findings, intra-anal and external RP, rectocele, incomplete rectocele emptying, enterocele, cystocele, and colpo-hysterocele. Surgery was less indicated in patients with dyssynergia, severe anxiety and depression. All these factors were included in a supervised machine learning algorithm. The model showed high accuracy on the test dataset (79%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Symptoms assessment and physical examination proved to be fundamental, but other functional tests should also be considered. By adopting a machine learning model in further ODS and RP centers, indications for surgery could be more easily and reliably identified and shared.
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- A A Marra
- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Biostatistical Service, Clinical Trial Center, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Surgery Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastrointestinal and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Via di Ponte Quattro Capi, 39, 00186, Rome, Italy.
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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Habeeb TAAM, Podda M, Chiaretti M, Kechagias A, Lledó JB, Kalmoush AE, Mustafa FM, Nassar MS, Labib MF, Teama SRA, Elshafey MH, Elbelkasi H, Alsaad MIA, Sallam AM, Ashour H, Mansour MI, Mostafa A, Elshahidy TM, Yehia AM, Rushdy T, Ramadan A, Hamed AEM, Yassin MA, Metwalli AEM. Comparative study of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy versus perineal stapler resection for external full-thickness rectal prolapse in elderly patients: enhanced outcomes and reduced recurrence rates-a retrospective cohort study. Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:48. [PMID: 38619626 PMCID: PMC11018677 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-02919-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND In elderly patients with external full-thickness rectal prolapse (EFTRP), the exact differences in postoperative recurrence and functional outcomes between laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) and perineal stapler resection (PSR) have not yet been investigated. METHODS We conducted a retrospective multicenter study on 330 elderly patients divided into LVMR group (n = 250) and PSR (n = 80) from April 2012 to April 2019. Patients were evaluated before and after surgery by Wexner incontinence scale, Altomare constipation scale, and patient satisfaction questionnaire. The primary outcomes were incidence and risk factors for EFTRP recurrence. Secondary outcomes were postoperative incontinence, constipation, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS LVMR was associated with fewer postoperative complications (p < 0.001), lower prolapse recurrence (p < 0.001), lower Wexner incontinence score (p = 0.03), and lower Altomare's score (p = 0.047). Furthermore, LVMR demonstrated a significantly higher surgery-recurrence interval (p < 0.001), incontinence improvement (p = 0.019), and patient satisfaction (p < 0.001) than PSR. Three and 13 patients developed new symptoms in LVMR and PSR, respectively. The predictors for prolapse recurrence were LVMR (associated with 93% risk reduction of recurrence, OR 0.067, 95% CI 0.03-0.347, p = 0.001), symptom duration (prolonged duration was associated with an increased risk of recurrence, OR 1.131, 95% CI 1.036-1.236, p = 0.006), and length of prolapse (increased length was associated with a high recurrence risk (OR = 1.407, 95% CI = 1.197-1.655, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS LVMR is safe for EFTRP treatment in elderly patients with low recurrence, and improved postoperative functional outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trial.gov (NCT05915936), retrospectively registered on June 14, 2023.
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- T A A M Habeeb
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgical Science, Cagliari University Hospital, Monserrato, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Paride Stefanini General and Specialist Surgery Department, Sapienza University of Rome IT, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, La Fe University Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azher University, Cairo, Egypt
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- General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azher University, Cairo, Egypt
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- General Surgery Department, Mataryia Teaching Hospital (GOTHI), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 1 Faculty of Medicine Street, Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt
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Bhattacharya P, Hussain MI, Zaman S, Randle S, Tanveer Y, Faiz N, Sarma DR, Peravali R. Delorme's vs. Altemeier's in the management of rectal procidentia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:454. [PMID: 38041773 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03181-z] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rectal prolapse is a distressing condition for patients and no consensus exists on optimal surgical management. We compared outcomes of two common perineal operations (Delorme's and Altemeier's) used in the treatment of rectal prolapse. METHODS A systematic search of multiple electronic databases was conducted. Peri- and post-operative outcomes following Delorme's and Altemeier's procedures were extracted. Primary outcomes included recurrence rate, anastomotic dehiscence rate and mortality rate. The secondary outcomes were total operative time, volume of blood loss, length of hospital stay and coloanal anastomotic stricture formation. Revman 5.3 was used to perform all statistical analysis. RESULTS Ten studies with 605 patients were selected; 286 underwent Altemeier's procedure (standalone), 39 had Altemeier's with plasty (perineoplasty or levatoroplasty), and 280 had Delorme's. Recurrence rate [OR: 0.66; 95% CI [0.44-0.99], P = 0.05] was significantly lower and anastomotic dehiscence [RD: 0.05; 95% CI [0.00-0.09], P = 0.03] was significantly higher in the Altemeier's group. However, sub group analysis of Altemeier's with plasty failed to show significant differences in these outcomes compared with the Delorme's procedure. Length of hospital stay was significantly more following an Altemeier's operation compared with Delorme's [MD: 3.05, 95% CI [0.95 - 5.51], P = 0.004]. No significant difference was found in total operative time, intra-operative blood loss, coloanal anastomotic stricture formation and mortality rates between the two approaches. CONCLUSIONS A direct comparison of two common perineal procedures used in the treatment of rectal prolapse demonstrated that the Altemeier's approach was associated with better outcomes. Future, well-designed high quality RCTs with long-term follow up are needed to corroborate our findings.
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- Pratik Bhattacharya
- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Craigavon Area Hospital, Portadown, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, The Dudley Group NHS Trust, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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Dohmen J, Pieper CC, Kalff JC, Vilz T. [Imaging of the pelvic floor (MR defecography) : The surgeon's perspective]. RADIOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 63:827-834. [PMID: 37831101 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-023-01213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance defecography (MRD) plays a central role in diagnosing pelvic floor functional disorders by visualizing the entire pelvic floor along with pelvic organs and providing functional assessment of the defecation process. A shared understanding between radiology and surgery regarding indications and interpretation of findings is crucial for optimal utilization of MRD. OBJECTIVES This review aims to explain the indications for MRD from a surgical perspective and elucidate the significance of radiological findings for treatment. It intends to clarify for which symptoms MRD is appropriate and which criteria should be followed for standardized results. This is prerequisite to develop interdisciplinary therapeutic approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted, including current consensus guidelines. RESULTS MRD can provide relevant findings in the diagnosis of fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation syndrome, particularly in cases of pelvic floor descent, enterocele, intussusception, and pelvic floor dyssynergia. However, rectocele findings in MRD should be interpreted with caution in order to avoid overdiagnosis. CONCLUSION MRD findings should never be considered in isolation but rather in conjunction with patient history, clinical examination, and symptomatology since morphology and functional complaints may not always correlate, and there is wide variance of normal values. Interdisciplinary interpretation of MRD results involving radiology, surgery, gynecology, and urology, preferably in the context of pelvic floor conferences, is recommended.
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- Jonas Dohmen
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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Gomes L, Varghese C, Collinson RJ, Hayes JL, Parry BR, Milne D, Bissett IP. The influence of defaecating proctograms on clinical decision-making in pelvic floor disorders. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:1994-2000. [PMID: 37583050 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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AIM Defaecating proctogram (DP) studies have become an integral part of the evaluation of patients with pelvic floor disorders. However, their impact on treatment decision-making remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the concordance of decision-making by colorectal surgeons and the role of the DP in this process. METHOD Four colorectal surgeons were presented with online surveys containing the complete history, examination and investigations of 106 de-identified pelvic floor patients who had received one of three treatment options: physiotherapy only, anterior Delorme's procedure or anterior mesh rectopexy. The survey assessed the management decisions made by each of the surgeons for the three treatments both before and after the addition of the DP to the diagnostic work-up. RESULTS After the addition of the DP results; treatment choice changed in 219 (52%) of 424 surgical decisions and interrater agreement improved significantly from κ = 0.26 to κ = 0.39. Three of the four surgeons reported a significant increase in confidence. Agreement with the actual treatments patients received increased from κ = 0.21 to κ = 0.28. Intra-anal rectal prolapse on DP was a significant predictor of a decision to perform anterior mesh rectopexy. CONCLUSION The DP improves interclinician agreement in the management of pelvic floor disorders and enhances the confidence in treatment decisions. Intra-anal rectal prolapse was the most influential DP parameter in treatment decision-making.
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- Leanora Gomes
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Oruc M, Erol T. Current diagnostic tools and treatment modalities for rectal prolapse. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:3680-3693. [PMID: 37383136 PMCID: PMC10294152 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i16.3680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Rectal prolapse is a circumferential, full-thickness protrusion of the rectum through the anus. It is a rare condition, and only affects 0.5% of the general population. Multiple treatment modalities have been described, which have changed significantly over time. Particularly in the last decade, laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches with different mobilization techniques, combined with medical therapies, have been widely implemented. Because patients have presented with a wide range of complaints (ranging from abdominal discomfort to incomplete bowel evacuation, mucus discharge, constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence), understanding the extent of complaints and ruling out differential diagnoses are essential for choosing a tailored surgical procedure. It is crucial to assess these additional symptoms and their severities using preoperative scoring systems. Additionally, radiological and physiological evaluations may explain some vague symptoms and reveal concomitant pelvic disorders. However, there is no consensus on or standardization of the optimal extent of dissection, type of procedure, and materials used for rectal fixation; this makes providing maximum benefits to patients with minimal complications difficult. Even recent publications and systematic reviews have not recommended the most appropriate treatment options. This review explains the appropriate diagnostic tools for different conditions and summarizes the current treatment approaches based on existing literature and expert opinions.
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- Mustafa Oruc
- Department of General Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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Campagna G, Panico G, Vacca L, Caramazza D, Mastrovito S, Lombisani A, Ercoli A, Scambia G. Robotic sacrocolpopexy plus ventral rectopexy as combined treatment for multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse using the new Hugo RAS system. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:499-500. [PMID: 36786846 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02768-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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- G Campagna
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Ginecologia Oncologica e Chirurgia Ginecologica Miniinvasiva, Università degli studi di Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, UOC Chirurgia Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Kwak HD, Chung JS, Ju JK. A comparative study between transanal and transabdominal approaches in treatment of complete rectal prolapse. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:78. [PMID: 36959426 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04371-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Formulating clear guidelines for the most reliable treatment methods for complete rectal prolapse appears challenging. The authors designed this study to compare the results according to the approaches for female complete rectal prolapse and to suggest a more effective method. The transanal and abdominal groups showed differences in operating time, hospital stay, and recurrence rate. However, both groups demonstrated improvement in postoperative functional evaluation. PURPOSE There is a wide variety of surgical methods to treat rectal prolapse; however, to date, no clear agreement exists regarding the most effective surgical method. This study was designed to compare the results according to the surgical approach for complete rectal prolapse in women. METHODS This study was conducted from March 2016 to February 2021 on female patients with rectal prolapse who underwent surgery. First, all patients were classified into mucosal and complete layer groups to confirm the difference in results between the two groups, and only complete layer prolapse patients were divided into transanal and abdominal approaches to compare parameters and functional outcomes in each group. RESULTS A total of 180 patients were included, with an average age of 71.7 years and 102 complete prolapses. The complete layer group was found to have more abdominal access, longer operating time, and higher recurrence rates compared to the mucosal layer group. (p<0.001) When targeting only the complete layer patients, there were 65 patients with the transanal and 37 with the abdominal (laparoscopic) approaches. The abdominal approach group had a longer operating time and hospital stay (p<0.001, respectively) and lower recurrence rate than the transanal group (transanal vs. abdominal, 38% vs. 10.8%, p=0.003), while the Wexner constipation and incontinence scores showed improved results in both groups. CONCLUSION Although operating time and hospitalization period were shorter in the transanal group, laparoscopic abdominal surgery is a procedure that can reduce the recurrent rate for complete rectal prolapse.
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- Han Deok Kwak
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University, 42 Jaebong-ro, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University, 42 Jaebong-ro, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University, 42 Jaebong-ro, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
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Kwan B, Gillespie C, Warwick A. Colonoscopic findings in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. ANZ J Surg 2023. [PMID: 36655344 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUNDY Colonoscopy is often performed in the initial workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, even in the absence of red flag symptoms. Current guidelines suggest colonoscopy is only required in the presence of rectal bleeding, diarrhoea or change in bowel habit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of significant pathology found at colonoscopy in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. METHODS Retrospective chart review was performed on all patients presenting to a functional colorectal outpatient clinic between May 2018 and August 2019. Information was collected on presenting symptoms, whether colonoscopy had been performed within 5 years, quality of bowel preparation, withdrawal time, number of polyps detected, histology, presence of diverticular disease, colorectal malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, solitary rectal ulcer or rectal prolapse. RESULTS There were 260 patients seen within the study period, of which 67% had undergone recent colonoscopy within the last 5 years. The mean age was 53 and 219 (84%) patients were female. Average withdrawal time was 13 min. Polyps were found in 48.7% and adenomas in 32.4% of all colonoscopies. The adenoma detection rate was 32.7%. None of the colonoscopies found evidence of malignancy. A new diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease was discovered in two patients. CONCLUSION There was low rates of serious pathology such as malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease in patients referred to a functional clinic. However, colonoscopy is still useful in workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, as many patients have erratic bowel habits or vague symptoms, and will have adenomas found.
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- Bianca Kwan
- Brisbane Academic Functional Colorectal Unit, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Brisbane Academic Functional Colorectal Unit, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Brisbane Academic Functional Colorectal Unit, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Jurić O, Lisica Šikić N, Žufić V, Matak L, Karlo R, Mihanović J. Rectal prolapse as the initial presentation of rectal cancer-A case report. Front Surg 2023; 10:1176726. [PMID: 37114157 PMCID: PMC10126431 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1176726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Herein we report the case of a 63-year-old female tourist who presented to our Emergency Department with complete rectal prolapse. She had complained of diarrhea with traces of blood and mucus and had experienced fatigue after hiking. After the initial evaluation, it became clear that prolapse bares a large rectal tumor as a leading point. The prolapse was reduced under general anesthesia, along with a tumor biopsy. Further workup confirmed locally advanced adenocarcinoma of the rectum, which was treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by curative surgery in another hospital after repatriation. Rectal prolapse affects people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults, particularly women. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the prolapse and can range from conservative measures to surgical interventions. This case report highlights the importance of early recognition and appropriate management of rectal prolapse in the emergency setting and the possibility of an underlying malignancy.
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- Oliver Jurić
- Department of Surgery, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Cytology, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia
- Department of Health Studies, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
- Correspondence: Jakov Mihanović
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Morciano A, Caliandro D, Campagna G, Panico G, Giaquinto A, Fachechi G, Zullo MA, Tinelli A, Ercoli A, Scambia G, Cervigni M, Marzo G. Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy plus sacral colpopexy: continuous locked suture for mesh fixation. A randomized clinical trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2022; 306:1573-1579. [PMID: 35835920 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06682-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR) plus sacral colpopexy (LSC) is a high-complexity surgical procedure. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a new approach to rectal-mesh fixation during LVR with continuous locked suture. METHODS This is a prospective randomized double-blinded clinical trial enrolling 80 patients with severe POP and obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) from November 2016 to January 2021. Patients underwent a "two-meshes" LSC plus LVR and were randomized, regarding rectal mesh fixation, in Group A (extracorporeal interrupted 0 delayed absorbable sutures) and Group B ("U-shaped" running locked 0 delayed absorbable suture). Our primary endpoints were the operative times (OT); the secondary endpoints were the incidence of anatomical failures, vaginal mesh erosions and surgical complications. RESULTS A total of 75 patients completed the study. Baseline characteristics were similar between the groups. Overall OT (156 vs 138 min; p < 0.05; treatment reduction of 11.5%) and LVR mesh fixation time (29 vs 16 min; p < 0.05; treatment reduction of 44%), resulted in significantly lower in Group B. No differences were found in terms of anatomic failure, vaginal mesh erosion or intra- or post-operative complications. PGI-I, FSDS and Wexner questionnaires resulted significantly improved after surgery, without statistical differences between the studied surgical procedures. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic continuous locked 0 absorbable suture for LVR mesh fixation guaranteed a faster and effective alternative to multiple interrupted sutures. The significant OT reduction linked to this technique should be considered even more helpful when performing a highly complex surgery such as LVR. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05254860 (13/02/2017).
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- Andrea Morciano
- Panico Pelvic Floor Center, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pia Fondazione "Card. G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy. .,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy.
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- Panico Pelvic Floor Center, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pia Fondazione "Card. G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Panico Pelvic Floor Center, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pia Fondazione "Card. G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy
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- Panico Pelvic Floor Center, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pia Fondazione "Card. G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Surgery-Week Surgery, University "Campus Biomedico", Rome, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, "Veris Delli Ponti Hospital", Scorrano, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Università Degli Studi Di Messina, Messina, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, ICOT, Università "La Sapienza", Latina, Italy.,AIUG Research GroupAssociazione Italiana di UroGinecologia e del Pavimento Pelvico, Rome, Italy
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- Panico Pelvic Floor Center, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pia Fondazione "Card. G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy
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Ng YYR, Tan EJKW, Fu CWP. Trends in the surgical management of rectal prolapse: An Asian experience. Asian J Endosc Surg 2022; 15:110-120. [PMID: 34448361 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Posterior compartment pelvic floor prolapse (PCPFP) leads to anatomical distortion and functional impairment. Definitive management involves surgery. Ventral mesh rectopexy (VMR) has gained increasing popularity in the West as it emerges as a durable approach. Existing literature and evidence on safety and efficacy of PCPFP surgery in the Asian population remains sparse. Our study aims to review our institution's experience in surgery for PCPFP. METHODS All cases of PCPFP surgery in Singapore General Hospital between 2014 to 2019 were studied. RESULTS Eighty-three patients had surgery performed for PCPFP, with the majority (83%) in the last 3 years. Median age was 63 years and 92% were female. Most patients (64%) had obstructive defecation symptoms, while the remaining had fecal incontinence, rectal bleeding, or anal discomfort. Main anatomical indication for surgery was external rectal prolapse (48%). Other indications were rectocele and/or rectal intussusception. The majority (66%) had abdominal rectopexy, while 28 underwent Delorme's procedure. Forty-five of the 50 VMRs were minimally invasive. Patients undergoing rectopexy were observed to be younger. Median length of stay was 3 days. Nine patients had early operative complications of which ileus was most common. Median length of follow-up was 12 months. The majority (93%) had initial symptom satisfaction. Eleven patients had anatomical recurrence with a median length of 9 months to development. There was no significant difference in outcomes between abdominal vs perineal approach, or laparoscopic vs robotic VMR. CONCLUSION Surgery for PCPFP has gained acceptance in our Asian institution with good symptom improvement, alongside low morbidity and recurrence.
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- Yvonne Ying-Ru Ng
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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van der Schans EM, Boom MA, El Moumni M, Verheijen PM, Broeders IAMJ, Consten ECJ. Mesh-related complications and recurrence after ventral mesh rectopexy with synthetic versus biologic mesh: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 26:85-98. [PMID: 34812970 PMCID: PMC8763765 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02534-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Ventral mesh rectopexy (VMR) is a widely accepted surgical treatment for rectal prolapse. Both synthetic and biologic mesh are used. No consensus exists on the preferred type of mesh material. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to establish an overview of the current literature on mesh-related complications and recurrence after VMR with synthetic or biologic mesh to aid evidence-based decision making in preferred mesh material. Methods A systematic search of the electronic databases of PubMed, Embase and Cochrane was performed (from inception until September 2020). Studies evaluating patients who underwent VMR with synthetic or biologic mesh were eligible. The MINORS score was used for quality assessment. Results Thirty-two studies were eligible after qualitative assessment. Eleven studies reported on mesh-related complications including 4001 patients treated with synthetic mesh and 762 treated with biologic mesh. The incidence of mesh-related complications ranged between 0 and 2.4% after synthetic versus 0–0.7% after biologic VMR. Synthetic mesh studies showed a pooled incidence of mesh-related complications of 1.0% (95% CI 0.5–1.7). Data of biologic mesh studies could not be pooled. Twenty-nine studies reported on the risk of recurrence in 2371 synthetic mesh patients and 602 biologic mesh patients. The risk of recurrence varied between 1.1 and 18.8% for synthetic VMR versus 0–15.4% for biologic VMR. Cumulative incidence of recurrence was found to be 6.1% (95% CI 4.3–8.1) and 5.8% (95% CI 2.9–9.6), respectively. The clinical and statistical heterogeneity was high. Conclusions No definitive conclusions on preferred mesh type can be made due to the quality of the included studies with high heterogeneity amongst them.
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- E M van der Schans
- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands. .,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Institute of Technical Medicine, Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands. .,Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Institute of Technical Medicine, Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Zhang FM, Wu KC, Li JN, Wang X, He XX, Wan R, Chen SY. Rationale, new anus positioning methods, and updated protocols: Expert recommendations on cap-assisted endoscopic sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids from China Gut Conference. Chin Med J (Engl) 2021; 134:2675-2677. [PMID: 34711720 PMCID: PMC8631410 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- Fa-Ming Zhang
- Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Xu PP, Su YH, Zhang Y, Lu T. Modified Gant procedure for treatment of internal rectal prolapse in elderly women. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:8702-8709. [PMID: 34734048 PMCID: PMC8546830 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although rectal prolapse is not a life-threatening condition, it can cause defecation disorders, anal incontinence, sensory abnormalities, and other problems that can seriously affect quality of life.
AIM To study the efficacy of the modified Gant procedure for elderly women with internal rectal prolapse.
METHODS Sixty-three elderly female patients with internal rectal prolapse underwent the modified Gant procedure. The preoperative and postoperative anal symptoms, Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL), Wexner incontinence score, incontinence quality of life score, and complications (massive hemorrhage, infection, anorectal stenosis, and anorectal fistula) were compared.
RESULTS The improvement rates of postoperative symptoms were defecation disorders (84.5%), anal distention (69.6%), defecation sensation (81.4%), frequent defecation (88.7%), and anal incontinence (42.9%) (P < 0.05). All dimensions and total scores of the PAC-QOL after the procedure were lower than those before the operation (P < 0.05). The postoperative anal incontinence score and Wexner score were significantly lower than those before the procedure (P < 0.05). The quality of life and total scores of postoperative anal incontinence were significantly higher than those before the procedure (P < 0.05). There were no serious complications and no deaths.
CONCLUSION The modified Gant procedure has significant advantages in the treatment of elderly women with internal rectal prolapse.
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- Peng-Peng Xu
- Department of Anorectal, Shandong Provincial Hospital (Group) Huaiyin People’s Hospital, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250013, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Shanghe People’ Hospital, Shanghe 251600, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Anorectal, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250013, Shandong Province, China
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Formisano G, Ferraro L, Salaj A, Giuratrabocchetta S, Pisani Ceretti A, Opocher E, Bianchi PP. Update on Robotic Rectal Prolapse Treatment. J Pers Med 2021; 11:706. [PMID: 34442349 PMCID: PMC8399170 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11080706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rectal prolapse is a condition that can cause significant social impairment and negatively affects quality of life. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment, with the aim of restoring the anatomy and correcting the associated functional disorders. During recent decades, laparoscopic abdominal procedures have emerged as effective tools for the treatment of rectal prolapse, with the advantages of faster recovery, lower morbidity, and shorter length of stay. Robotic surgery represents the latest evolution in the field of minimally invasive surgery, with the benefits of enhanced dexterity in deep narrow fields such as the pelvis, and may potentially overcome the technical limitations of conventional laparoscopy. Robotic surgery for the treatment of rectal prolapse is feasible and safe. It could reduce complication rates and length of hospital stay, as well as shorten the learning curve, when compared to conventional laparoscopy. Further prospectively maintained or randomized data are still required on long-term functional outcomes and recurrence rates.
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- Giampaolo Formisano
- Division of General and Robotic Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (G.F.); (A.S.); (S.G.); (P.P.B.)
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- Division of General and Robotic Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (G.F.); (A.S.); (S.G.); (P.P.B.)
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- Division of General and Robotic Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (G.F.); (A.S.); (S.G.); (P.P.B.)
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- Division of General and Robotic Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (G.F.); (A.S.); (S.G.); (P.P.B.)
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- Division of General and HPB Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (A.P.C.); (E.O.)
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- Division of General and HPB Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (A.P.C.); (E.O.)
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- Division of General and Robotic Surgery, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Milano, 20142 Milano, Italy; (G.F.); (A.S.); (S.G.); (P.P.B.)
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Tanabe T, Yamaguchi E, Nakada T, Nishio R, Okamoto K, Yamana T. Longer Prolapsed Rectum Length Increases Recurrence Risk After Delorme's Procedure. Ann Coloproctol 2021; 38:314-318. [PMID: 34256427 PMCID: PMC9441539 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2020.01032.0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose Risk factors for recurrence of rectal prolapse after surgery remain unclear. Delorme’s procedure is often selected for relatively small-sized rectal prolapse, but there are few reports discussing the association between prolapsed rectum length and prolapse recurrence after Delorme’s procedure. We hypothesized that patients with longer rectal prolapses are at a higher risk of recurrence after Delorme’s procedure. Methods The study population comprised patients with rectal prolapse who underwent Delorme’s procedure between January 2014 and December 2019 at Tokyo Yamate Medical Center. We extracted data on patient age, sex, body mass index, previous history of anal surgery, previous history of surgery for rectal prolapse, and length of prolapse, to identify risk factors for prolapse recurrence. Results Altogether, 96 patients were eligible for analysis. The median length of the prolapsed rectum was 3.0 cm (range, 1.0–6.6 cm). Twenty-four patients (25.0%) experienced recurrence after Delorme’s procedure after a median of 7.5 months (interquartile range, 3.2–20.9 months). Multivariate analysis revealed that longer prolapsed rectum length increased the risk of recurrence after Delorme’s procedure (hazard ratio, 6.28; 95% confidence interval, 1.83–21.50; P<0.001). Conclusion The length of the prolapsed rectum should be measured before Delorme’s procedure for rectal prolapse, because length is associated with a risk of recurrence after the surgery.
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- Taro Tanabe
- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Coloproctology, Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang J, Li H, Ma X, Du G, Ma J, Ren X, Zhang F, Dong X, Zhao H, Ren C. A new modified Gant-Miwa-Thiersch combined with submucosal and perirectal sclerosant injection procedure for full-thickness rectal prolapse in elderly women: clinical analysis of 34 cases. BMC Surg 2021; 21:284. [PMID: 34090388 PMCID: PMC8180061 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01284-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Full-thickness rectal prolapse (FTRP) frequently occurs in elderly women, and more than 100 surgical procedures have been proposed to restore FTRP. The Gant-Miwa-Thiersch (GMT) procedure is the most used treatment in China. However, the recurrence rate of FTRP post-GMT, which is as high as 23.8%, is concerning. We described a new modified GMT combined with internal and external rectal sclerosant injection (nmGMTSI) procedure to address this problem. METHODS The nmGMTSI was performed under spinal anesthesia in 34 frail, elderly female patients with FTRP. The surgical results of FTRP were assessed. Fecal incontinence and constipation were evaluated using the Wexner score, and anal canal rest pressure (ACRP), maximum anal systolic pressure (MASP), anorectal sensation thresholds (AST), and maximum rectal tolerance (MRT) using anorectal manometry preoperatively and postoperatively. The causes of recurrence and complications were analyzed. RESULTS All patients were cured according to the clinical cure standard. The perioperative Wexner fecal incontinence score (WFIS) was 10.3 ± 3.31, which became 3.7 ± 2.43 (P < 0.0001) postoperatively. The perioperative ACRP was 2.0 ± 0.56 kPa, which became 8.5 ± 2.25 kPa (P < 0.0001) postoperatively. The perioperative MASP was 4.5 ± 1.16 kPa, which became 18.6 ± 2.50 kPa (P < 0.0001) postoperatively. However, no significant difference was observed between the preoperative and postoperative Wexner constipation scores (WCS) (17.3 ± 2.25 vs. 15.4 ± 2.89, P = 0.1047). The perioperative and postoperative AST were 38.1 ± 5.34 mL and 23.5 ± 3.61 mL, respectively (P = 0.0002). The maximum rectal tolerance (MRT) was 157.1 ± 16.73 mL, which became 121.2 ± 12.45 mL postoperatively (P = 0.0009). The patients developed no serious postoperative complications. The total relapse rate after nmGMTSI was 2.9% in the median two years follow-up period. The most common cause of relapse after nmGMTSI was the removal of infected threads used in the Thiersch procedure. CONCLUSION The benefits of nmGMTSI include low rates of recurrence, complications, and mortality, cost-effectiveness, wide adaptation, minimal invasiveness, and technical simplicity. Hence, it should be considered the first option for the treatment of FTRP in frail elderly women.
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- Jinxi Wang
- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Burn Treatment Center of Shanxi Province, Tisco General Hospital, Taiyuan, 030000, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China
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- Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Longcheng Street 99, Taiyuan, 030012, People's Republic of China.
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van der Schans EM, Verheijen PM, Moumni ME, Broeders IAMJ, Consten ECJ. Evaluation of the learning curve of robot-assisted laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:2096-2104. [PMID: 33835255 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08496-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The current standard treatment for external rectal prolapse and symptomatic high-grade internal rectal prolapse is surgical correction with minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy using either laparoscopy or robotic assistance. This study examines the number of procedures needed to complete the learning curve for robot-assisted ventral mesh rectopexy (RVMR) and reach adequate performance. METHODS A retrospective analysis of all primary RVMR from 2011 to 2019 performed in a tertiary pelvic floor clinic by two colorectal surgeons (A and B) was performed. Both surgeons had previous experience with laparoscopic rectopexy, but no robotic experience. Skin-to-skin operating times (OT) were assessed using LC-CUSUM analyses. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were analyzed using CUSUM analyses. RESULTS A total of 182 (surgeon A) and 91 (surgeon B) RVMRs were performed in total. There were no relevant differences in patient characteristics between the two surgeons. Median OT was 75 min (range 46-155; surgeon A) and 90 min (range 63-139; surgeon B). The learning curve regarding OT was completed after 36 procedures for surgeon A and 55 procedures for surgeon B. Both before and after completion of the learning curve, intraoperative and postoperative complication rates remained below a predefined acceptable level of performance. CONCLUSIONS 36 to 55 procedures are required to complete the learning curve for RVMR. The implementation of robotic surgery does not inflict any additional risks on patients at the beginning of a surgeon's learning curve.
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- Emma M van der Schans
- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands. .,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Institute of Technical Medicine, Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands. .,Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Institute of Technical Medicine, Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Park BS, Cho SH, Son GM, Kim HS, Cho YH, Ryu DG, Kim SJ, Park SB, Choi CW, Kim HW, Kim TU, Suh DS, Yoon M, Jo HJ. Absent or impaired rectoanal inhibitory reflex as a diagnostic factor for high-grade (grade III-V) rectal prolapse: a retrospective study. BMC Gastroenterol 2021; 21:157. [PMID: 33827447 PMCID: PMC8028073 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01729-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Clinically diagnosing high-grade (III–V) rectal prolapse might be difficult, and the prolapse can often be overlooked. Even though defecography is the significant diagnostic tool for rectal prolapse, it is noticed that rectoanal inhibitory reflex (RAIR) can be associated with rectal prolapse. This study investigated whether RAIR can be used as a diagnostic factor for rectal prolapse. Methods In this retrospective study, we evaluated 107 patients who underwent both anorectal manometry and defecography between July 2012 and December 2019. Rectal prolapse was classified in accordance with the Oxford Rectal Prolapse Grading System. Patients in the high-grade (III–V) rectal prolapse (high-grade group, n = 30), and patients with no rectal prolapse or low-grade (I, II) rectal prolapse (low-grade group, n = 77) were analyzed. Clinical variables, including symptoms such as fecal incontinence, feeling of prolapse, and history were collected. Symptoms were assessed using yes/no surveys answered by the patients. The manometric results were also evaluated. Results Frequencies of fecal incontinence (p = 0.002) and feeling of prolapse (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the high-grade group. The maximum resting (77.5 vs. 96 mmHg, p = 0.011) and squeezing (128.7 vs. 165 mmHg, p = 0.010) anal pressures were significantly lower in the high-grade group. The frequency of absent or impaired RAIR was significantly higher in the high-grade group (19 cases, 63% vs. 20 cases, 26%, p < 0.001). In a multivariate analysis, the feeling of prolapse (odds ratio [OR], 23.88; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.43–128.78; p < 0.001) and absent or impaired RAIR (OR, 5.36; 95% CI, 1.91–15.04, p = 0.001) were independent factors of high-grade (III–V) rectal prolapse. In addition, the percentage of the absent or impaired RAIR significantly increased with grading increase of rectal prolapse (p < 0.001). The sensitivity of absent or impaired RAIR as a predictor of high-grade prolapse was 63.3% and specificity 74.0%. Conclusions Absent or impaired RAIR was a meaningful diagnostic factor of high-grade (III–V) rectal prolapse. Furthermore, the absent or impaired reflex had a positive linear trend according to the increase of rectal prolapse grading.
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- Byung-Soo Park
- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, 49241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, 49241, Republic of Korea.
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Clinical applications of pelvic floor imaging: opinion statement endorsed by the society of abdominal radiology (SAR), American Urological Association (AUA), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1451-1464. [PMID: 33772614 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03017-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Pelvic floor dysfunction is prevalent, with multifactorial causes and variable clinical presentations. Accurate diagnosis and assessment of the involved structures commonly requires a multidisciplinary approach. Imaging is often complementary to clinical assessment, and the most commonly used modalities for pelvic floor imaging include fluoroscopic defecography, magnetic resonance defecography, and pelvic floor ultrasound. This collaboration opinion paper was developed by representatives from multiple specialties involved in care of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (radiologists, urogynecologists, urologists, and colorectal surgeons). Here, we discuss the utility of imaging techniques in various clinical scenarios, highlighting the perspectives of referring physicians. The final draft was endorsed by the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR), American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), and the American Urological Association (AUA).
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Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: An Alternative Perineal Approach to Treat Rectal Prolapse: A Video Vignette. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2021; 31:277-280. [PMID: 33605679 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is the most favored surgical treatment for rectal prolapse. Perineal approaches are recommended for frail patients and those with major comorbidities, and in young men to avoid genitourinary disorders. There are very few descriptions in the literature of transanal endoscopic surgery to treat complete rectal prolapse. The aim of this article is to describe our experience with this technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients undergoing transanal endoscopic surgery for rectal prolapse repair between 2010 and 2019 were recruited for the study. Preoperative, surgical, and postoperative variables were recorded. Surgical technique, 30-day morbidity and follow-up are described. RESULTS Five patients have been included. The postoperative period was uneventful and all patients were discharged in 48 hours without complications. All showed improved symptoms at 1-year control, and none presented recurrence in a mean follow-up period of 6 years. CONCLUSIONS The transanal endoscopic procedure allows improved endoscopic vision, and the reconstruction is performed transpelvically by fixing the anastomosis suture to the pelvic wall to prevent recurrence. Therefore, we think it is a valid alternative to other perineal procedures in patients in whom abdominal surgery is contraindicated.
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De Silva HM, Hewagama S, Strugnell N. Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis arising from chronic rectal prolapse in the setting of spinal cord injury. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/2/e240356. [PMID: 33558386 PMCID: PMC7872921 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240356] [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: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 45-year-old man had recurrent presentations with pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. Four months prior, he had developed cauda equina syndrome from a spinal epidural abscess in the setting of intravenous drug use, complicated by lasting neurological deficits and a rectal prolapse. On his final presentation, blood cultures taken in the absence of antibiotics grew Enterococcus faecalis from multiple sets. A transoesophageal echocardiogram confirmed tricuspid valve endocarditis. He recovered well post-targeted long-term antibiotics. Endoscopy confirmed a chronic rectal prolapse with multiple ulcers and was hypothesised as the source of bacteraemia. He subsequently underwent perineal rectosigmoidectomy. This uncommon sequela of rectal prolapse highlights several issues, including the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction following spinal cord injury and the importance of early prolapse recognition and management. Finally, appropriate collection of blood cultures and correct use of echocardiography are critical steps in investigating infective endocarditis.
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- Department of General Medicine, The Northern Hospital, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, The Northern Hospital, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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Xie Y, Fan Y, Yang C, Wan R, Cheng X, Yang X, Hu Y, Deng C. Efficacy and safety of Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery for rectal prolapse: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22732. [PMID: 33031344 PMCID: PMC7544326 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is extremely easy for rectal prolapse to relapse with surgery alone. Clinical practice indicates that Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery has certain therapeutic advantages, while there is a lack of evidence-based medicine support. This study aimed to systematically investigate the efficacy and safety of Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery in the treatment of rectal prolapse. METHODS The English databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library) and Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure [CNKI], Wanfang, China Science and Technology Journal Database [VIP], China Biology Medicine disc) were searched by computer. In addition, Baidu Scholar and Google Scholar were searched manually. A randomized controlled clinical study of Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery in the treatment of rectal prolapse was performed from the establishment of databases to September 2020. Two investigators independently conducted data extraction and assessed the literature quality of the included studies. The Revman5.3 software was used for meta-analysis of the included literature. RESULTS The efficacy and safety of Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery in the treatment of rectal prolapse were evaluated in terms of efficiency, symptom score, recurrence rate, adverse reaction rate, and so on. CONCLUSIONS Thisstudy provides reliable evidence-based support for the clinical application of Buzhong Yiqi decoction combined with surgery in the treatment of rectal prolapse. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/K3PJX.
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- Yanpeng Xie
- Chengdu Anorectal Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
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- School of Medical Information Engineering, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
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- Longwang Town Central Hospital, Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, China
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Saadai P, Trappey AF, Langer JL. Surgical Management of Rectal Prolapse in Infants and Children. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2020; 30:401-405. [PMID: 32920799 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The surgical management of children with rectal prolapse is wide ranging and without consensus within the pediatric surgical community. While the majority of rectal prolapse in infants and children resolves spontaneously or with the medical management of constipation, a small but significant subset of patients may require intervention for persistent symptoms. In this review, we discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of rectal prolapse in both infants and children, options for medical management, described interventions and surgical options and their outcomes, and future avenues for research and investigation.
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- Payam Saadai
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Sacramento, California, United States.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, Sacramento, California, United States
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Strangle rectal prolapse: Emergency perineal rectosigmoidectomy. Cir Esp 2020; 99:164-166. [PMID: 32416932 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2020.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Changing Trend of Rectal Prolapse Surgery in the Era of the Minimally Invasive Surgery. THE JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY 2019; 22:135-136. [PMID: 35601374 PMCID: PMC8980143 DOI: 10.7602/jmis.2019.22.4.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With the life span of the general population increased, rectal prolapse in elderly patients became a major concern in terms of the decision of the treatment modalities and quality of life of patients. Most elderly patients with rectal prolapse in the past received a perineal approach with the fear of general anesthetic complications rather than the abdominal approach. However, improvement in perioperative care in anesthesiology and minimally invasive surgery, the trend of surgical management of rectal prolapse is rapidly changing. Minimally invasive surgery including the laparoscopic and robotic surgeries showed comparable short-term outcomes even in elderly patients. Recently published guidelines also recommended a laparoscopic abdominal approach for the management of rectal prolapse.
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Alwahid M, Knight SR, Wadhawan H, Campbell KL, Ziyaie D, Koch SMP. Perineal rectosigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse-the preferred procedure for the unfit elderly patient? 10 years experience from a UK tertiary centre. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:1065-1072. [PMID: 31720908 PMCID: PMC6872601 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-02100-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rectal prolapse is a disease presentation with a prevalence of about 1%, mainly affecting older women. It usually presents with symptoms of rectal mass, rectal bleeding, fecal incontinence or constipation, with patients frequently feeling socially isolated as a result. Perineal rectosigmoidectomy is associated with lesser morbidity and mortality than the abdominal procedure, but with a much higher recurrence rate. Therefore, this technique is mainly suitable for the frail elderly patient. Specific outcomes in an elderly population have been described in only a few studies. We evaluated the morbidity, mortality, recurrence rate and functional results after this procedure related to age. METHODS All patients who underwent a perineal rectosigmoidectomy over a 10-year period in two tertiary referral centers were included in the study. American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) grade, pre- and postoperative symptoms, pathology-reported post-fixation specimen length, length of in-patient stay, 30-day morbidity/mortality, and recurrence were measured. RESULTS A total of 45 patients underwent a perineal rectosigmoidectomy. Forty-three (95%) were female, with a median age of 82.0 years (IQR 70.5-86.5), ASA grade III and median follow-up of 20 months (range 8.5-45.5 months). Half of the cohort was over 80 years old. Significant symptomatic relief was achieved, predominantly the resolution of rectal mass (8.9% vs. 60.0% preoperatively), fecal incontinence (15.6% vs. 46.7%) and constipation (4.4% vs. 26.7%). The median length of stay was 6 days, while morbidity occurred in 14 patients (31.1%) and recurrence occurred in 6 patients (13%). There were no deaths within 30 days of the procedure and outcomes were comparable in the < 80 and ≥ 80 age group. CONCLUSIONS Perineal rectosigmoidectomy is safe for older patients with greater comorbidities resulting in good functional results and is associated with low morbidity and mortality.
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- M Alwahid
- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK.
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Trappey AF, Galganski L, Saadai P, Stephenson J, Stark R, Farmer DL, Langer JC, Hirose S. Surgical management of pediatric rectal prolapse: A survey of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA). J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:2149-2154. [PMID: 30987759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Many management options exist for the treatment of refractory rectal prolapse (RP) in children. Our goal was to characterize current practice patterns among active members of APSA. METHODS A 23-item questionnaire assessed the management of full-thickness RP for healthy children who have failed medical management. The survey was approved by our IRB and by the APSA Outcomes committee. RESULTS 236 surgeons participated. The respondents were geographically dispersed (44 states, 5 provinces). 32% of respondents had twenty or more years of clinical experience. 71% evaluated 1-5 RP patients in the last 2 years, while 5% evaluated >10. 71% performed 0-1 procedure (operation or local therapy [LT]) for RP over 2 years. 59% would treat a 2-year-old patient differently than a 6-year-old with the same presentation, and were more likely to offer up-front surgery to a 6-year-old (26% vs 15%, p = 0.04), less likely to continue medical management indefinitely (2% vs 7%, p=0.01), and more likely to perform resection with rectopexy (30% vs. 15%, p=0.01). 71% perform LT as an initial intervention: injection sclerotherapy (59%), anal encirclement (8%), and sclerotherapy + anal encirclement (5%). 70% consider LT a failure after 1-3 attempts. If LT fails, surgical management consists of transabdominal rectopexy (46%), perineal proctectomy or proctosigmoidectomy (22%), transabdominal sigmoidectomy + rectopexy (22%), and posterior sagittal rectopexy (9%). CONCLUSIONS There is wide variability in the surgical management of pediatric rectal prolapse. This suggests a need for development of processes to identify best practices and optimize outcomes for this condition.
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- Alfred Francois Trappey
- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817.
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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- University of California at Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 25817
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Ng ZQ, Levitt M, Tan P, Makin G, Platell C. Long-term outcomes of surgical management of rectal prolapse. ANZ J Surg 2019; 89:E231-E235. [PMID: 31083789 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various surgical options for rectal prolapse are available but none have been shown to be clearly superior. The aims of this study were to investigate the long-term recurrence rate of a variety of surgical approaches, their associated morbidities and the types of reoperation used to treat recurrence. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed of all cases of rectal prolapse surgery within one colorectal surgical unit between January 2000 and June 2017. Abdominal approaches consisted of rectopexy (RP) and resection rectopexy (RRP); perineal approaches included perineal rectosigmoidectomy (PR) and Delorme's repair (DR). Complications were graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. The median follow-up was 4.5 years (interquartile range 1.5-10.1, maximum 16.5). Statistical analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier to determine recurrence rates. RESULTS A total of 157 patients were included in the study. The numbers for each procedure were: DR (n = 55), RRP (n = 44), RP (n = 38) and PR (n = 20). The majority were females (94%). The perineal group were significantly older than the abdominal group (80 versus 67 years, P = 0.0001). At 5 years, the recurrence rates were 52%, 30%, 5% and 3% for DR, PR, RP and RRP, respectively. Morbidity was highest in PR (20%) followed by RRP (18%), RP (16%) and DR (7%) (n.s.). The overall morbidity rates for perineal group and abdominal group were 10.7% and 17.1%, respectively (n.s.). CONCLUSION Abdominal approaches have a significantly lower recurrence rate at 5 years but tend to be associated with higher morbidity.
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- Zi Qin Ng
- Colorectal Division, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Division, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Division, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Division, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Division, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Surgery, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Cost-analysis and quality of life after laparoscopic and robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for posterior compartment prolapse: a randomized trial. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:461-470. [PMID: 31069557 PMCID: PMC6620369 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01991-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was to assess, whether robotic-assistance in ventral mesh rectopexy adds benefit to laparoscopy in terms of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), cost-effectiveness and anatomical and functional outcome. Methods A prospective randomized study was conducted on patients who underwent robot-assisted ventral mesh rectopexy (RVMR) or laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) for internal or external rectal prolapse at Oulu University Hospital, Finland, recruited in February–May 2012. The primary outcomes were health care costs from the hospital perspective and HRQoL measured by the 15D-instrument. Secondary outcomes included anatomical outcome assessed by pelvic organ prolapse quantification method and functional outcome by symptom questionnaires at 24 months follow-up. Results There were 30 females (mean age 62.5 years, SD 11.2), 16 in the RVMR group and 14 in the LVMR group. The surgery-related costs of the RVMR were 1.5 times higher than the cost of the LVMR. At 3 months the changes in HRQoL were ‘much better’ (RVMR) and ‘slightly better’ (LVMR) but declined in both groups at 2 years (RVMR vs. LVMR, p > 0.05). The cost-effectiveness was poor at 2 years for both techniques, but if the outcomes were assumed to last for 5 years, it improved significantly. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for the RVMR compared to LVMR was €39,982/quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) at 2 years and improved to €16,707/QALYs at 5 years. Posterior wall anatomy was restored similarly in both groups. The subjective satisfaction rate was 87% in the RVMR group and 69% in the LVMR group (p = 0.83). Conclusions Although more expensive than LVMR in the short term, RVMR is cost-effective in long-term. The minimally invasive VMR improves pelvic floor function, sexual function and restores posterior compartment anatomy. The effect on HRQoL is minor, with no differences between techniques.
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Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy plus ventral rectopexy for multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:179-181. [PMID: 30788728 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01940-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Giarratano G, Toscana C, Toscana E, Shalaby M, Sileri P. Stapled transanal rectal resection for the treatment of rectocele associated with obstructed defecation syndrome: a large series of 262 consecutive patients. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:231-237. [PMID: 30778786 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01944-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate functional results and recurrence rate after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for rectocele associated with obstructive defection syndrome (ODS). METHODS A study was conducted on patients with ODS symptoms associated with symptomatic rectocele ≥ 3 cm on dynamic defecography who had STARR at our institution between 01/2007 and 12/2015. Data were prospectively collected and analyzed. ODS was evaluated using the Wexner constipation score. Primary outcomes were functional results, determined by the improvement in 6-month postoperative Wexner constipation score, and 1-year recurrence. Secondary outcomes were operative time, time to return to work, pain intensity measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS), patient satisfaction, and overall postoperative morbidity and mortality at 30 days. RESULTS Two-hundred-sixty-two consecutive female patients [median age 54 years (range 20-78)] were enrolled in the study. The median duration of follow-up was 79 months (range 30-138). Sixty (23%) patients experienced postoperative complications, but only 9 patients required reinterventions for surgical hemostasis (n = 7), fecal diversion for anastomotic leakage (n = 1), and recto-vaginal fistula repair (n = 1). Only 1 intraoperative complication (stapler misfire) was reported, and there were no deaths. There was a statistically significant (p < 0.001) reduction in the median (range) Wexner constipation score from 19 (14-24) preoperatively to 9 (5-15) 6 months postoperatively. Only 10 (4%) patients experienced recurrence and only 3 of them required additional reintervention. Patient satisfaction at 1 year was excellent in 86%, good in 13%, and poor in 1% of patients. CONCLUSIONS STARR is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of rectocele associated with ODS.
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- G Giarratano
- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy.
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt.,Department of General Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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