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Assaf D, Hazzan D, Laks S, Segev L. Long-term outcomes following ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease: does earlier elective resection affect disease recurrence rates? ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:2910-2920. [PMID: 37635292 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18669] [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: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical resection in Crohn's disease is sometimes the only alternative treating disease complications or refractory disease. The implications of early resection on disease course are still debatable. We aimed to assess the influence of preoperative disease duration on long-term postoperative disease course. METHODS A retrospective analysis of all Crohn's disease patients who underwent an elective primary ileocolic resection between 2010 and 2021 in a single tertiary medical center. The cohort was divided based on disease duration, Group A (47 patients) had a disease duration shorter than 3 years (median of 1 year) and Group B (139 patients) had a disease duration longer than 3 years (median of 11 years). RESULTS Surgeries were less complex among Group A as noted by higher rates of laparoscopic assisted procedures (68.1% vs. 45.3%, P = 0.006), shorter surgery duration (134 vs. 167 min, P < 0.0001) less estimated blood loss (72.5 vs. 333 mL, P = 0.016) and faster return of bowel function (3 vs. 4 days, P = 0.011). However, propensity score matching nullified all the differences. Younger age (OR = 0.86, P = 0.004), pre-op steroids (OR = 3.69, P = 0.037) and longer disease duration (OR = 1.18, P = 0.012) were found to be independently significantly associated with severe complications. After a median follow-up time of 71.38 months no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of endoscopic (P = 0.59), or surgical recurrences rates (P = 0.82). CONCLUSIONS The main effect of preoperative short disease duration was noted within the surgical complexity; however, matching suggests confounders as cause of the difference. No significant long-term implication was noted on disease recurrence.
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- Dan Assaf
- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- The Sheba Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Lee Y, Andrew L, Hill S, An KR, Chatroux L, Anvari S, Hong D, Kuhnen AH. Disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease and outcomes by insurance status: analysis of the 2015 to 2019 National Inpatient Sample. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9420-9426. [PMID: 37679584 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10400-7] [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: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Despite being the preferred modality for treatment of colorectal cancer and diverticular disease, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been adopted slowly for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) due to its technical challenges. The present study aims to assess the disparities in use of MIS for patients with IBD. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from October 2015 to December 2019 was conducted. Patients < 65 years of age were stratified by either private insurance or Medicaid. The primary outcome was access to MIS and secondary outcomes were in-hospital mortality, complications, length of stay (LOS), and total admission cost. Univariate and multivariate regression was utilized to determine the association between insurance status and outcomes. RESULTS The NIS sample population included 7866 patients with private insurance and 1689 with Medicaid. Medicaid patients had lower odds of receiving MIS than private insurance patients (OR 0.85, 95% CI [0.74-0.97], p = 0.017), and experienced more postoperative genitourinary complications (OR 1.36, 95% CI [1.08-1.71], p = 0.009). In addition, LOS was longer by 1.76 days (p < 0.001) and the total cost was higher by $5043 USD (p < 0.001) in the Medicaid group. Independent predictors of receiving MIS were age < 40 years old, female sex, highest income quartile, diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, elective admission, and care at teaching hospitals. CONCLUSIONS Patients with Medicaid are less likely to receive MIS, have longer lengths of stay, and incur higher costs for the surgical management of their IBD. Further investigations into disparities in inflammatory bowel disease care for Medicaid patients are warranted.
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- Yung Lee
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA, 01805, USA.
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Mowlah RK, Soldera J. Risk and management of post-operative infectious complications in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:2579-2595. [PMID: 38111772 PMCID: PMC10725545 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i11.2579] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Indications for surgery in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) include treatment-refractory disease or severe complications such as obstruction, severe colitis, dysplasia, or neoplasia. Infectious complications following colorectal surgery in IBD are significant, particularly in high-risk patients. AIM To gather evidence on risk factors associated with increased post-operative infectious complications in IBD and explore management strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality. METHODS A systematic review adhering to PRISMA-P guidelines was conducted. MEDLINE (PubMed) and Cochrane Library databases were searched using specific keywords. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies involving patients with IBD undergoing abdominal surgery with infectious complications within 30 d postoperatively. Exclusion criteria included patients under 18 years and non-infectious complications. Selected papers were analyzed to identify factors contributing to post-operative infections. A narrative analysis was performed to provide evidence-based recommendations for management. The data were then extracted and assessed based on the Reference Citation Analysis (https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com/). RESULTS The initial database search yielded 1800 articles, with 330 articles undergoing full-text review. After excluding duplicates and irrelevant papers, 35 articles were included for analysis. Risk factors for post-operative complications in patients with IBD included hypoalbuminemia, malnutrition, preoperative abscess, and obesity. Perioperative blood transfusion was associated with increased infectious complications. Medications such as 5-aminosalicylates and immunomodulators did not increase post-operative complications. Corticosteroids were associated with an increased risk of complications. Ustekinumab and vedolizumab showed similar rates of infectious complications compared to other treatments. The impact of minimally invasive surgery on post-operative complications varied across studies. CONCLUSION In order to reduce post-operative infectious complications in patients with IBD, a comprehensive approach involving multiple disciplines is necessary.
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- Acute Medicine, University of South Wales, Cardiff CF37 1DL, United Kingdom
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Obi M, DeRoss AL, Lipman J. Use of the Kono-S anastomosis in pediatric Crohn's disease: a single-institution experience. Pediatr Surg Int 2023; 39:290. [PMID: 37947950 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05572-1] [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] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES About 24% of children with Crohn's Disease (CD) require surgery. In 2003, Kono et al. described a novel anastomosis reported to decrease the rate of anastomotic CD recurrence. Subsequent studies have reproduced these outcomes, but none has demonstrated its effect in pediatric patients. This study evaluates short-term outcomes of pediatric patients following ileocolic resection and Kono-S anastomosis. METHODS A retrospective review of patients < 18 years old who underwent ileocolic resection followed by Kono-S anastomosis compared with those who underwent a stapled anastomosis. RESULTS Nine Kono-S patients were matched with nine patients preceding them who received traditional side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses. All patients underwent minimally invasive surgery. Demographics, pre-operative medication usage, and symptom profiles were not significantly different. Traditional anastomosis (TA) patients had longer lengths of stay (4.6 vs 2.9 days; p = 0.03) but had no statistically significant differences in blood loss, procedure length, and pathologic findings. One Kono-S patient had a superficial surgical site infection, and one TA patient had an anastomotic leak requiring reoperation within 30 days. More TA patients experienced post-operative symptoms at both 30-day and 6-month follow-up (66.7% vs 33.3%; p = 0.16 and 77.8% vs 25%; p = 0.03). CONCLUSION The Kono-S anastomosis appears to be safe in pediatric CD when compared to traditional stapled anastomoses.
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- Megan Obi
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- Department of General Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Calini G, Abdalla S, Aziz MAAE, Behm KT, Shawki SF, Mathis KL, Larson DW. Incisional hernia rates between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in minimally invasive ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:251. [PMID: 37382678 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02976-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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PURPOSE One-third of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) require multiple surgeries during their lifetime. So, reducing the incisional hernia rate is crucial. We aimed to define incisional hernia rates after minimally invasive ileocolic resection for CD, comparing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision (ICA-P) versus extracorporeal anastomosis with midline vertical incision (ECA-M). METHODS This retrospective cohort compares ICA-P versus ECA-M from a prospectively maintained database of consecutive minimally invasive ileocolic resections for CD performed between 2014 and 2021 in a referral center. RESULTS Of the 249 patients included: 59 were in the ICA-P group, 190 in the ECA-M group. Both groups were similar according to baseline and preoperative characteristics. Overall, 22 (8.8%) patients developed an imaging-proven incisional hernia: seven at the port-site and 15 at the extraction-site. All 15 extraction-site incisional hernias were midline vertical incisions [7.9%; p = 0.025], and 8 patients (53%) required surgical repair. Time-to-event analysis showed a 20% rate of extraction-site incisional hernia in the ECA-M group after 48 months (p = 0.037). The length of stay was lower in the intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision group [ICA-P: 3.3 ± 2.5 vs. ECA-M: 4.1 ± 2.4 days; p = 0.02] with similar 30-day postoperative complication [11(18.6) vs. 59(31.1); p = 0.064] and readmission rates [7(11.9) vs. 18(9.5); p = 0.59]. CONCLUSION Patients in the ICA-P group did not encounter any incisional hernias while having shorter hospital length of stay and similar 30-day postoperative complications or readmission compared to ECA-M. Therefore, more consideration should be given to performing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision during Ileocolic resection in patients with CD to reduce hernia risk.
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- Giacomo Calini
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Mikulski MF, Well A, Beckerman Z, Fraser CD, Bebbington MW, Moise KJ. Open and endoscopic fetal myelomeningocele surgeries display similar in-hospital safety profiles in a large, multi-institutional database. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:100854. [PMID: 36587805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100854] [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: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Open intrauterine fetal myelomeningocele repair has demonstrated decreased ventriculoperitoneal shunting and improved motor outcomes despite maternal and fetal risks. Few data directly compare the safety of open vs endoscopic approaches. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to analyze in-hospital maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnant patients undergoing open vs endoscopic fetal myelomeningocele repair using a large, multi-center database. STUDY DESIGN This was a review of the Pediatric Health Information System database from October 1, 2015, to December 31, 2021. All patients who underwent open or endoscopic fetal myelomeningocele repair according to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, were identified. Demographics, gestational age, and outcomes were analyzed. Descriptive and univariate statistics were used. RESULTS A total of 378 pregnant patients underwent fetal myelomeningocele repair. The approach was endoscopic in 143 cases (37.8%) and open in 235 cases (62.2%). Overall postprocedural outcomes included no maternal in-hospital mortalities or intensive care unit admissions, a median length of stay of 4 days (interquartile range, 4-5), 14 cases (3.7%) of surgical and postoperative complications, 6 cases (1.6%) of intrauterine infections, 12 cases (3.2%) of obstetrical complications (including preterm premature rupture of membranes), 3 cases (0.8%) of intrauterine fetal demise, and 16 cases (4.2%) of preterm delivery. Compared with an open approach, the endoscopic approach occurred at a later gestational age (25 weeks [interquartile range, 24-25] vs 24 weeks [interquartile range, 24-25]; P<.001) and had an increased rate of intrauterine infection (6 [4.2%] cases vs 0 [0%] case; P=.002). There was no difference between approaches in the rates of surgical complications, obstetrical complications, intrauterine fetal demise, or preterm deliveries. CONCLUSION Compared with an open approach, endoscopic fetal myelomeningocele repair displays a comparable rate of fetal complications, including intrauterine fetal demise and preterm delivery, and a similar in-hospital maternal safety profile despite an association with increased intrauterine infection.
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- Matthew F Mikulski
- Departments of Surgery and Perioperative Care (Drs Mikulski, Well, Beckerman, and Fraser).
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- Departments of Surgery and Perioperative Care (Drs Mikulski, Well, Beckerman, and Fraser)
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- Departments of Surgery and Perioperative Care (Drs Mikulski, Well, Beckerman, and Fraser); Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham NC (Dr Beckerman)
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- Departments of Surgery and Perioperative Care (Drs Mikulski, Well, Beckerman, and Fraser)
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- Women's Health (Drs Bebbington and Moise), The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
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- Women's Health (Drs Bebbington and Moise), The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
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McKenna NP, Kelley SR, Bews KA, Behm KT, Mathis KL. Surgical Management of Enterovesical Fistula in Crohn's Disease in the Biologic Era. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2023; 29:480-482. [PMID: 35751558 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izac133] [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: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Lay Summary
Enterovesical fistula in Crohn’s disease that require surgery may be managed safely laparoscopically with similar morbidity to open repair and a shorter length of stay. Preoperative biologic exposure does not affect surgical morbidity.
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- Nicholas P McKenna
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Calini G, Abdalla S, Aziz MAAE, Behm KT, Shawki SF, Mathis KL, Larson DW. Incisional Hernia rates between Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Minimally Invasive Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's disease.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2591968/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Purpose: One-third of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) require multiple surgeries during their lifetime. So, reducing the incisional hernia rate is crucial. We aimed to define incisional hernia rates after minimally invasive ileocolic resection for CD, comparing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision (ICA-P) versus extracorporeal anastomosis with midline vertical incision (ECA-M).
Methods: This retrospective cohort compares ICA-P versus ECA-M from a prospectively maintained database of consecutive minimally invasive ileocolic resections for CD performed between 2014 and 2021 in a referral center.
Results: Of the 249 patients included: 59 were in the ICA-P group, 190 in the ECA-M group. Both groups were similar according to baseline and preoperative characteristics. Overall, 22 (8.8%) patients developed an imaging-proven incisional hernia: seven at the port-site and 15 at the extraction-site. All 15 extraction-site incisional hernias were midline vertical incisions [7.9%; p=0.025], and 8 patients (53%) required surgical repair. Time-to-event analysis showed a 20% rate of extraction-site incisional hernia in the ECA-M group after 48 months (p =0.037). The length of stay was lower in the intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision group [ICA-P: 3.3±2.5 vs. ECA-M: 4.1±2.4 days; p=0.02] with similar 30-day postoperative complication [11(18.6) vs. 59(31.1); p=0.064] and readmission rates [7(11.9) vs. 18(9.5); p=0.59].
Conclusion: Patients in the ICA-P group did not encounter any incisional hernias while having shorter hospital length of stay and similar 30-day postoperative complications or readmission compared to ECA-M. Therefore, more consideration should be given to performing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision during Ileocolic resection in patients with CD to reduce hernia risk.
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Freund MR, Emile SH, Horesh N, Garoufalia Z, Gefen R, Perets M, Wexner SD. Redo ileocolic resection for recurrent Crohn's disease: A review and meta-analysis of surgical outcomes. Surgery 2022; 172:1614-1621. [PMID: 36270822 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recurrence of postoperative Crohn's disease neccesitating repeat ileocolic resection is a common problem. The aim of this meta-analysis was to present the collective evidence on the surgical outcomes of this procedure. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched for eligible studies that reported the surgical outcomes of redo ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. The primary outcomes were overall and major complication rates. The secondary outcome was anastomotic leak and conversion rate. Risk of bias was assessed using the Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies - of Interventions tool. RESULTS This meta-analysis included 12 studies comprising 1,203 patients (50% men). The weighted mean rate of overall complications was 31.8% (95% confidence interval, 25-38.6) and rate of major complications was 8% (95% confidence interval, 5.7-10.2). The weighted mean rate of conversion was 20.9%, and the weighted mean rate of anastomotic leak was 3% (95% confidence interval, 1.8%-4.3%; inconsistency = 0). Male sex (slope coefficient = 0.0001; P = .01), American Society of Anesthesiologists score >3 (slope coefficient = 0.001; P = .04), smoking (slope coefficient = 0.0001; P = .008), preoperative use of steroid therapy (slope coefficient = 0.0001; P = .009), open approach (slope coefficient = 0.0001; P = .005), and having ≥2 previous resections (slope coefficient = 0.0001; P = .02) were significant risk factors for major complications. CONCLUSION Although redo ileocolic resection for patients with recurrent Crohn disease has a relatively high overall complication rate, a majority of these complications are minor and anastomotic leak rate is relatively low. Further prospective multicenter trials are warranted to confirm the conclusions of this meta-analysis.
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- Michael R Freund
- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Department of General Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Colorectal Surgery Unit, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Department of Surgery and Transplantations, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Department of General Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL.
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Wickramasinghe D, Carvello M, Di Candido F, Maroli A, Adegbola S, Sahnan K, Morar P, Spinelli A, Warusavitarne J. Factors associated with stoma formation in ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease and the development of a predictive scoring system. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2997-3003. [PMID: 35906298 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02626-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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PURPOSE The likelihood of a stoma following ileocolic resection (ICR) for Crohn's disease (CD) is an important consideration. This study aims to identify the factors associated with an increased likelihood of a stoma and develop a predictive scoring system (SS). METHODS Patient data were collected from St. Marks Hospital, London, UK and Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Milan, Italy, on all patients who underwent an ICR for CD from 2005 to 2017. A logistic regression analysis was used for multivariate analysis. The SS was developed from the logistic regression model. The performance of the SS was evaluated using receiver operating characteristics area under the curve (AUROC). RESULTS A total of 628 surgeries were included in the analysis. Sixty-nine surgeries were excluded due to missing data. The remaining 559 were divided into two cohorts for the scoring system's development (n = 434) and validation (n = 125). The regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). The statistically significant independent variables included sex, preoperative albumin and haemoglobin levels, surgical access and simultaneous colonic resection. The AUROC for the development and validation cohorts were 0.803 and 0.905, respectively (p < 0.0001). Youden's index suggested the cut-off score of - 95.9, with a sensitivity of 87.6% and a specificity of 62.9%. CONCLUSIONS Male sex, low preoperative albumin, anaemia, laparoscopic conversion and simultaneous colonic resection were associated with an increased likelihood of requiring a stoma and were used to develop an SS. The calculator is available online at https://rebrand.ly/CrohnsStoma .
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- Dakshitha Wickramasinghe
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- St. Mark's Hospital, London, UK.
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Nguyen JT, Barnes EL, Thorpe CT, Stitzenberg KB, Tak CR, Kinlaw AC. Postoperative Use of Biologics was Less Common among Patients with Crohn's Disease With Emergent/Urgent Versus Elective Intestinal Resection. GASTRO HEP ADVANCES 2022; 1:894-904. [PMID: 36091220 PMCID: PMC9454319 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Given the risk of intestinal resection for Crohn's disease, postoperative treatment may be informed by several risk factors, including resection type. We compared postoperative treatment strategies for Crohn's disease between emergent/urgent versus elective resection. METHODS We identified patients with intestinal resection for Crohn's disease between 2002-2018 using the MarketScan databases. We classified emergent/urgent resections as those occurring after emergency department admission or after the second day of admission. We estimated adjusted risk differences for the association between resection type (emergent/urgent versus elective) and 6-month postoperative medication strategy (biologic monotherapy, biologic combination therapy with an immunomodulator, immunomodulator monotherapy, other non-biologic medication for Crohn's [5-aminosalicylates, antibiotics, corticosteroids], or no medications for Crohn's). RESULTS During 6 months after resection among 4,187 patients, 23% received biologic monotherapy, 6% received combination therapy, 16% received immunomodulator monotherapy, and 36% received other non-biologics. Compared to elective resection, emergent/urgent resection was associated with more common use of "other non-biologic" medications (risk difference 6.4%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.8%, 10.0%), but less common use of biologic monotherapy (risk difference -3.2%; 95% CI -6.2%, -0.1%) and no medications (risk difference -3.6%; 95% CI -6.6%, -0.6%). CONCLUSIONS Although patients with emergent/urgent resection may benefit from more aggressive postoperative therapy, there was evidence that emergent/urgent resection was more associated than elective resection with postoperative use of non-biologics for Crohn's disease. Future studies of treatment patterns and comparative effectiveness of postoperative treatment strategies for Crohn's patients should consider these differences between resection types, which may be important drivers of longer-term outcomes.
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- Joehl T Nguyen
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
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- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
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Short-term outcomes following resection of right colon diverticulitis: a comparison of open and minimally invasive approaches using the NSQIP database. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4283-4289. [PMID: 34697680 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08771-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Right colon diverticulitis is a rare disease process for which there are no established treatment guidelines, and outcomes following surgical management are underreported in the literature. We sought to describe the demographics of patients undergoing ileocecectomy for right colon diverticulitis and compare short-term postoperative outcomes between open and minimally invasive approaches. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) was queried for patients with diverticulitis of the colon who underwent ileocecectomy between 2012 and 2019. Patients with ascites, disseminated cancer, ASA class 5, and patients requiring mechanical ventilation were excluded. Preoperative, intraoperative, and 30-day postoperative outcomes were compared between the groups using both univariable chi-square or t-tests and multivariable logistical regression models. RESULTS 484 patients met inclusion criteria, 150 (31%) of whom underwent open surgery and 334 (69%) who underwent minimally invasive surgery with an 18% conversion rate. 71% of patients were White, 11% of were Black, 7% were Hispanic, and 5% were Asian. The indication for surgery differed significantly by approach with acute diverticulitis representing 47% of indications for open cases and 25% for MIS cases (p < 0.0001). After adjusting for possible confounders, patients undergoing the open approach had a significantly higher chance of post-operative sepsis (p = 0.009) and ileus (p = 0.04) compared with MIS. Hospital length of stay was also significantly shorter after MIS compared to open (5.9 days vs. 11.5 days; p < 0.0001). Mean operative time was significantly longer in MIS than open (173 min vs. 198 min; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Our analysis demonstrates that minimally invasive surgery is associated with equivalent or improved short-term morbidity and shorter hospital stay despite longer mean operative time. Interestingly, unlike other countries where the prevalence of right colon diverticulitis is higher, a minority of patients requiring operative therapy in our study of patients in the Western hemisphere were of Asian descent.
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Stevens A, Meier J, Bhat A, Bhat S, Balentine C. Age is associated with increased morbidity after laparoscopic appendectomy. Surgery 2022; 172:488-493. [PMID: 35568586 PMCID: PMC10370360 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the most common emergency general surgery procedures in the United States. Little is known about its postoperative outcomes for older adults because appendicitis typically occurs in younger patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between age and postoperative complications after appendectomy. We hypothesized that age would have a significant and nonlinear association with morbidity. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of individuals whose laparoscopic appendectomies were recorded in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Surgical Quality Improvement Program (from 2000-2018; n = 14,619) and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (2005-2019; n = 349,909) databases. The primary outcome was 30-day morbidity. We used logistic regression with fractional polynomials to model nonlinear relationships between age and outcomes. RESULTS The median age (interquartile range) of the nonveteran cohort was 36 years (26-51; 8.4% of patients were 65 or older) versus 51 years among veterans (35-63; 21% were 65 or older). For veterans and nonveterans, there was a significant and nonlinear relationship between age and risk of complications. In the nonveteran cohort, the predicted probability (with 95% confidence interval) of postoperative complications was 9.8% (9.7-10.1) at age 65, 11.9% (11.7-12.3) at age 75, and 14.5% (14.1-14.9) at age 85. Among veterans, the risk was 7.5% (6.9-8.1) at age 65, 8.3% (7.6-9.1) at age 75, and 9.1% (8.1-10.1) at age 85. CONCLUSION For both veterans and nonveterans, older age was associated with a significantly increased risk of postoperative complications. Notably, morbidity within the VA was lower for older adults than in non-VA hospitals.
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- Audrey Stevens
- University of Texas Southwestern Department of Surgery, Dallas, TX; VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX; Surgical Center for Outcomes, Implementation, and Novel Interventions (S-COIN), Dallas, TX.
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- University of Texas Southwestern Department of Surgery, Dallas, TX; VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX; Surgical Center for Outcomes, Implementation, and Novel Interventions (S-COIN), Dallas, TX. https://twitter.com/Jenniemeier
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- University of Texas Southwestern Department of Surgery, Dallas, TX; VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX; Surgical Center for Outcomes, Implementation, and Novel Interventions (S-COIN), Dallas, TX. https://twitter.com/bhats7637
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- University of Texas Southwestern Department of Surgery, Dallas, TX; Surgical Center for Outcomes, Implementation, and Novel Interventions (S-COIN), Dallas, TX
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- University of Texas Southwestern Department of Surgery, Dallas, TX; VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX; Surgical Center for Outcomes, Implementation, and Novel Interventions (S-COIN), Dallas, TX
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D'Alessio S, Ungaro F, Noviello D, Lovisa S, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Danese S. Revisiting fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease: the gut thickens. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 19:169-184. [PMID: 34876680 DOI: 10.1038/s41575-021-00543-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Intestinal fibrosis, which is usually the consequence of chronic inflammation, is a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In the past few years, substantial advances have been made in the areas of pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of intestinal fibrosis. Of particular interest have been inflammation-independent mechanisms behind the gut fibrotic process, genetic and environmental risk factors (such as the role of the microbiota), and the generation of new in vitro and in vivo systems to study fibrogenesis in the gut. A huge amount of work has also been done in the area of biomarkers to predict or detect intestinal fibrosis, including novel cross-sectional imaging techniques. In parallel, researchers are embarking on developing and validating clinical trial end points and protocols to test novel antifibrotic agents, although no antifibrotic therapies are currently available. This Review presents the state of the art on the most recently identified pathogenic mechanisms of this serious IBD-related complication, focusing on possible targets of antifibrotic therapies, management strategies, and factors that might predict fibrosis progression or response to treatment.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.,IBD Centre, Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Immunopathology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- INSERM NGERE, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, Nancy, France.,Nancy University Hospital, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy. .,University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Waitzberg R, Siegel M, Quentin W, Busse R, Greenberg D. It probably worked: a Bayesian approach to evaluating the introduction of activity-based hospital payment in Israel. Isr J Health Policy Res 2022; 11:8. [PMID: 35168669 PMCID: PMC8845384 DOI: 10.1186/s13584-022-00515-y] [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: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background In 2013–2014, Israel accelerated adoption of activity-based payments to hospitals. While the effects of such payments on patient length of stay (LoS) have been examined in several countries, there have been few analyses of incentive effects in the Israeli context of capped reimbursements and stretched resources. Methods We examined administrative data from the Israel Ministry of Health for 14 procedures from 2005 to 2016 in all not-for-profit hospitals (97% of the acute care beds). Survival analyses using a Weibull distribution allowed us to examine the non-negative and right-skewed data. We opted for a Bayesian approach to estimate relative change in LoS. Results LoS declined in 7 of 14 procedures analyzed, notably, in 6 out of 7 urological procedures. In these procedures, reduction in LoS ranged between 11% and 20%. The estimation results for the control variables are mixed and do not indicate a clear pattern of association with LoS. Conclusions The decrease in LoS freed resources to treat other patients, which may have resulted in reduced waiting times. It may have been more feasible to reduce LoS for urological procedures since these had relatively long LoS. Policymakers should pay attention to the effects of decreases in LoS on quality of care. Stretched hospital resources, capped reimbursements, retrospective subsidies and underpriced procedures may have limited hospitals' ability to reduce LoS for other procedures where no decrease occurred (e.g., general surgery). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13584-022-00515-y.
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- Ruth Waitzberg
- The Smokler Center for Health Policy Research, Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, Jerusalem, Israel. .,Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel. .,Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Economics & Management, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Empirical Health Economics, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Economics & Management, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany.,European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Health Care Management, Faculty of Economics & Management, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany.,European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
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Carvello M, Danese S, Spinelli A. Surgery versus Medical Therapy in Luminal Ileocecal Crohn's Disease. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2022; 35:72-77. [PMID: 35069033 PMCID: PMC8763452 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740031] [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: 01/19/2023]
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The deeper understanding of the inflammatory process which gradually evolves into irreversible fibrosis and tissue damage has provided a precise picture of the disease course of luminal ileocecal Crohn's disease. According to the model of progressive structural damage, ideal time windows for medical and surgical treatment have been identified. While complicated disease clearly profits from surgical treatment, uncomplicated disease has become, in the last years, the most debatable setting in terms of different approaches including early surgery. On one hand, the rationale of traditional escalating medical therapy (step-up approach) has been undermined by the top-down medical approach. Indeed, the step-up approach has the possible drawback of delaying, up to a later disease stage, the use of more effective agents such as anti-tumor necrosis factors. Conversely, the top-down approach might expose patients to an overtreatment along with side effects including hypersensitivity to biologic agents. More recently, it has been shown how early surgery could be a valid option in this subset of patients being more cost-effective than medical therapy. Involving the surgeon at an early stage is considered now a good clinical practice and, in this scenario full of possibilities, the surgeon should be included into the decision-making process from the very beginning of patient management.
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- Michele Carvello
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,Department of Gastroenterology, IBD Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy,Address for correspondence Antonino Spinelli, MD, PhD Via Alessandro Manzoni, 56, Rozzano, 20089, MilanItaly
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Justiniano CF, Becerra AZ, Loria A, Xu Z, Aquina CT, Temple LK, Fleming FJ. Is robotic utilization associated with increased minimally invasive colorectal surgery rates? Surgeon-level evidence. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:5618-5626. [PMID: 35024928 PMCID: PMC8757409 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09023-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background It is unclear whether robotic utilization has increased overall minimally invasive colorectal surgery rates or if robotics is being adopted instead of laparoscopy. The goal was to evaluate whether increasing robotic surgery utilization is associated with increased rates of overall colorectal minimally invasive surgery. Methods The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (New York) was used to identify patients undergoing elective colectomy or proctectomy from 2009 to 2015. Individual surgeons were categorized as having increasing or non-increasing robotic utilization (IRU or non-IRU, respectively) based on the annual increase in the proportion of robotic surgery performed. The odds of surgical approach across the study period were evaluated with multinomial regression. Results Among 72,813 resections from 2009 to 2015, minimally invasive-surgery increased (47–61%, p < 0.0001). For colectomy, overall minimally invasive-surgery rates increased (54–66%, p < 0.0001), laparoscopic remained stable (53–54%), and robotics increased (1–12%). For proctectomy, overall minimally invasive-surgery rates increased (22–43%, p < 0.0001), laparoscopic remained stable (20–21%), and robotics increased (2–22%). Over the study period, 2487 surgeons performed colectomies. Among 156 surgeons with IRU for colectomies, robotics increased (2–29%), while laparoscopy decreased (67–44%), and open surgery decreased (31–27%). Overall, surgeons with IRU performed minimally invasive colectomies 73% of the time in 2015 versus 69% in 2009. Over the study period, 1131 surgeons performed proctectomies. Among 94 surgeons with IRU for proctectomies, robotics increased (3–42%), while laparoscopy decreased (25–15%), and open surgery decreased (73–44%). Overall, surgeons with IRU performed minimally invasive proctectomy 56% of the time in 2015 versus 27% in 2009. Patients in the latter study period had 57% greater odds of undergoing robotic surgery. Conclusions Overall, minimally invasive colorectal resections increased from 2009 to 2015 largely due to increasing robotic utilization, particularly for proctectomies.
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- Carla F Justiniano
- Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE), Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SURG, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE), Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SURG, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE), Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SURG, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE), Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SURG, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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- Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE), Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SURG, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA
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Spencer EA, Jarchin L, Rolfes P, Khaitov S, Greenstein A, Dubinsky MC. Outcomes of Primary Ileocolic Resection for Pediatric Crohn Disease in the Biologic Era. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2021; 73:710-716. [PMID: 34292216 PMCID: PMC8604760 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Current clinical algorithms position surgery as the last option in pediatric Crohn disease (CD). Studies suggest improved outcomes with earlier surgery, but pediatric postoperative outcomes data in the biologic era are limited. We aimed to describe the preoperative management and postoperative outcomes in a pediatric CD cohort who underwent ileocolic resection (ICR) at a tertiary care inflammatory bowel disease center over the last decade. METHODS Single-center, retrospective study of pediatric (<18 years) CD patients who underwent ICR between 2008 and 2019 with primary outcome of rate of endoscopic recurrence (Rutgeerts' >i2) at 2 years post-ICR. Key secondary outcomes included endoscopic remission (Rutgeerts' i0), frequency of 30-day postoperative complications, anthropometric changes, and histologic recurrence. Uni- and multivariable analyses examined associations of clinical/laboratory characteristics with endoscopic recurrence. Factors predictive of 30-day complications were also analyzed. RESULTS Seventy-eight children underwent ICR a median of 17.8 months (interquartile range [IQR] 2.6-53.9) from diagnosis. Median age at diagnosis and surgery was 13.8 (11.1-16.7) and 16.8 years (15.1-17.8), respectively. In the 41 patients with >1 post-operative endoscopy, the rate of endoscopic recurrence was 46% at 2 years (median time to recurrence: 10 [7-20] months). Histologic recurrence was present in 44% in endoscopic remission (κ = 0.11, P = 0.53). Endoscopic recurrence was associated with younger age at diagnosis and longer disease duration. 30-day complications occurred at a rate of 18%; only 1% experienced severe complications. All anthropometric measures significantly improved after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Given the inherent risk of postoperative recurrence associated with age and disease duration, children would benefit from postoperative surveillance and effective prophylaxis.
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital and Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital and Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center, New York, NY
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Open versus minimally invasive small bowel resection for Crohn's disease: a NSQIP retrospective review and analysis. Surg Endosc 2021; 36:6278-6284. [PMID: 34853919 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08927-8] [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: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many patients with Crohn's Disease will require surgical resection. While many studies have described outcomes following ileocecectomy, few have evaluated surgical resection of other portions of small bowel. We sought to compare open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) approaches for small bowel resection excluding ileocecectomy of patients with Crohn's Disease using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. METHODS The NSQIP database was queried for patients with Crohn's disease or complications related to Crohn's disease who underwent segmental small bowel resection utilizing open or minimally invasive approaches between 2012 and 2018. Patients requiring ileocecectomy or diagnosed with ascites, disseminated cancer, pre-operative sepsis, ASA class 5, and patients requiring mechanical ventilation were excluded. The association of pre-operative variables including patient demographic information and comorbidities with surgical approach were examined using Fishers exact test. Intraoperative, and 30-day post-operative outcomes were compared between the groups using both univariate and multivariate logistical regression models. SAS was used for data analysis with p < 0.05 considered significant. RESULTS After exclusions, we found 1697 patients with Crohn's disease who underwent segmental small bowel resection, 1252 of whom underwent open surgery and 445 of whom underwent MIS. After adjusting for possible confounders with multivariable analysis, patients who underwent MIS had a lower incidence of wound events (surgical site, organ space, or deep wound infection, or dehiscence), post-operative bleeding, need for return to the operating room, and shorter total hospital length of stay despite longer operative times compared with open surgery. CONCLUSIONS This retrospective review of NSQIP shows that minimally invasive small bowel resection is associated with equivalent or improved morbidity over open surgery in select patients with small bowel Crohn's Disease. We show that in select patients minimally invasive small bowel resection can be safe and performed for patients with isolated small bowel Crohn's disease.
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Pak SJ, Kim YI, Yoon YS, Lee JL, Lee JB, Yu CS. Short-term and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic vs open ileocolic resection in patients with Crohn's disease: Propensity-score matching analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:7159-7172. [PMID: 34887635 PMCID: PMC8613650 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i41.7159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Laparoscopic ileocolic resection (LICR) is the preferred surgical approach for primary ileocolic Crohn’s disease (CD) because it has greater recovery benefits than open ICR (OICR).
AIM To compare short- and long-term outcomes in patients who underwent LICR and OICR.
METHODS Patients who underwent ICR for primary CD from 2006 to 2017 at a single tertiary center specializing in CD were included. Patients who underwent LICR and OICR were subjected to propensity-score matching analysis. Patients were propensity-score matched 1:1 by factors potentially associated with 30-d perioperative morbidity. These included demographic characteristics and disease- and treatment-related variables. Factors were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses. Long-term surgical recurrence-free survival (SRFS) in the two groups was determined by the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by the log-rank test.
RESULTS During the study period, 348 patients underwent ICR, 211 by the open approach and 137 laparoscopically. Propensity-score matching yielded 102 pairs of patients. The rate of postoperative complication was significantly lower (14% versus 32%, P = 0.003), postoperative hospital stay significantly shorter (8 d versus 13 d, P = 0.003), and postoperative pain on day 7 significantly lower (1.4 versus 2.3, P < 0.001) in propensity-score matched patients who underwent LICR than in those who underwent OICR. Multivariate analysis showed that postoperative complications were significantly associated with preoperative treatment with biologics [odds ratio (OR): 3.14, P = 0.01] and an open approach to surgery (OR: 2.86, P = 0.005). The 5- and 10-year SRFS rates in the matched pairs were 92.9% and 83.3%, respectively, with SRFS rates not differing significantly between the OICR and LICR groups. The performance of additional procedures was an independent risk factor for surgical recurrence [hazard ratio (HR): 3.28, P = 0.02].
CONCLUSION LICR yielded better short-term outcomes and postoperative recovery than OICR, with no differences in long-term outcomes. LICR may provide greater benefits in selected patients with primary CD.
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- Shin Jeong Pak
- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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Gunnells D, Cannon J. Robotic Surgery in Crohn's Disease. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2021; 34:286-291. [PMID: 34512197 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729862] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Surgery for Crohn's disease presents unique challenges secondary to the inflammatory nature of the disease. While a minimally invasive approach to colorectal surgery has consistently been associated with better patient outcomes, adoption of laparoscopy in Crohn's disease has been limited due to these challenges. Robotic assisted surgery has the potential to overcome these challenges and allow more complex patients to undergo a minimally invasive operation. Here we describe our approach to robotic assisted surgery for terminal ileal Crohn's disease.
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- Drew Gunnells
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
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Carmichael H, Peyser D, Baratta VM, Bhasin D, Dean A, Khaitov S, Greenstein AJ, Sylla P. The role of laparoscopic surgery in repeat ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:2075-2084. [PMID: 33851498 PMCID: PMC10176488 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIM Laparoscopic surgery is the preferred approach for primary uncomplicated ileocolic resection (ICR); however, its role for repeat resections is unclear. This study assessed the outcomes of primary and repeated ICRs for Crohn's disease to examine rates of laparoscopy and patient morbidity. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted at a tertiary centre between 2013 and 2019. All patients undergoing ICRs for Crohn's disease were included. The cohort was divided into three groups based on number of resections-primary (1R), secondary (2R) and tertiary or more (>2R) groups. The primary outcome was 30-day postoperative morbidity. RESULTS Over a 6-year period, 474 patients underwent ICR for Crohn's disease, including 369 primary (1R, 77.8%) and 105 repeat (≥2R, 22.2%) resections. A laparoscopic approach was less common in the ≥2R versus 1R groups (79.0% vs. 93.8%, P < 0.001), but rates of conversion to an open procedure were comparable. Morbidity was higher amongst repeat resections although this was not significant (20.0% vs. 14.1%, P = 0.18). Amongst cases approached laparoscopically (n = 429), rates of conversion and postoperative morbidity did not differ by stage of resection, although operative time was longer for repeat operations. Even in the group undergoing laparoscopy for tertiary or greater resections (>2R, n = 29), the rates of conversion (10%) and morbidity (14%) were relatively low. CONCLUSION In this contemporary series of primary and reoperative ICR for ileal CD, a laparoscopic approach is feasible and safe for the majority of repeat ICRs when performed at a high volume centre.
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- Heather Carmichael
- Department of General Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Calini G, Abdalla S, Abd El Aziz MA, Saeed HA, D'Angelo ALD, Behm KT, Shawki S, Mathis KL, Larson DW. Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis for robotic ileocolic resection in Crohn's disease. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:601-609. [PMID: 34313950 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01283-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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To date, there is no cohort in the literature focusing on the impact of the type of anastomosis in robotic ileocolonic resections for Crohn's Disease (CD). We aimed to compare short-term postoperative outcomes of robotic ileocolic resection for CD between patients who had intracorporeal (ICA) or extracorporeal anastomosis (ECA). We retrospectively included all consecutive robotic ileocolonic resections for CD at our institution between 2014 and 2020. We compared baseline, perioperative characteristics, and postoperative outcomes between ICA and ECA. The analysis included 89 patients: 71% underwent ICA and 29% ECA. Groups were similar in age, sex, body mass index, smoking, CD duration, Montreal classification, surgical history, and previous CD medical treatments. Return to bowel function was achieved sooner in the ICA group (ICA 1.6 ± 0.7 day, ECA 2.1 ± 0.8 days; p = 0.026) despite longer operative time (ICA 235 ± 79 min, ECA 172 ± 51 min; p < 0.001), but no statistical difference was found regarding ileus rate and length of stay. Overall, 30-day postoperative complication rate was 23.6% (ICA 22.2%, ECA 26.9%; p = 0.635). There were no abdominal septic complications, anastomotic leaks, or severe postoperative complications. In conclusion, robotic ileocolic resection for CD shows acceptable 30 days outcomes for both ICA and ECA. ICA was associated with a faster return to bowel function without impact on the length of stay or 30-day complications. Further studies are needed to confirm the benefits of ICA in the setting of ileocolic resections for CD.
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- Giacomo Calini
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Blumberg D. Morbidly Obese Patients with Ileocolic Crohn's Disease May Benefit from Robotic Surgery. JSLS 2021; 25:JSLS.2020.00090. [PMID: 33879987 PMCID: PMC8035815 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2020.00090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: Obesity is increasing as a comorbid condition for patients requiring surgery for Crohn’s disease. Minimally invasive colectomy is ideal for a patient with combined obesity and Crohn’s disease. However laparoscopic colon resection is associated with high operative conversion rates in these cases. Data examining the use of robotic surgery in the obese patient with Crohn’s disease is sparse. Methods: We examined the feasibility and outcomes of performing a minimally invasive colectomy using the Da Vinci robot in a prospective case series of morbidly obese patients with ileal Crohn’s disease. Results: A robotic ileocolectomy was performed in four morbidly obese patients with Crohn’s disease. There were no operative conversions or complications with a median length of stay of 3 days. Conclusion: A robotic approach is a promising minimally invasive surgical alternative to laparoscopic surgery for these complex patients.
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- David Blumberg
- Director, Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery, Duke Lifepoint/Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
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Wickramasinghe D, Adegbola S, Sahnan K, Morar P, Carvello M, Di Candido F, Maroli A, Spinelli A, Warusavitarne J. A scoring system to predict a prolonged length of stay after surgery for Crohn's disease. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:1205-1212. [PMID: 33539619 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Many factors influence the postoperative length of stay (LOS) in Crohn's disease (CD). This study aims to identify the factors associated with a prolonged LOS after ileocolic resection (ICR) for CD and to develop a scoring system to predict the postoperative LOS in CD. METHOD Patient data were collected from St Marks Hospital, London, UK, and the Humanitas Clinical and Research Center Milan, Italy, for all patients who underwent an ICR for CD from 2005 to 2017. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis. The scoring system was developed from the logistic regression model. The performance of the scoring system was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). RESULTS A total of 628 surgeries were included in the analysis. Eighty eight surgeries were excluded due to missing data. The remaining 543 were divided into two cohorts for the development (n = 418) and validation (n = 125) of the scoring system. The regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). The statistically significant independent variables included the time since diagnosis, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade, perioperative use of steroids, surgical access, strictureplasty and platelet count. The AUROCs for the development and validation cohorts were 0.732 and 0.7, respectively (p < 0.0001). The cut-off score suggested by Youden's index was 50, with a sensitivity of 65.6% and a specificity of 73.3%. CONCLUSION The time since diagnosis, ASA grade, steroid use, surgical access, strictureplasty and platelet count were associated with a prolonged LOS and were used to develop a scoring system. The calculator is available online at https://rebrand.ly/Crohnscal.
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- Dakshitha Wickramasinghe
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.,St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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Complications after intestinal resection in Crohn's disease: laparoscopic versus conventional approach. JOURNAL OF COLOPROCTOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcol.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background significant advances in medical therapy for Crohn's disease (CD) occurred in the last 12 years, mainly due to the introduction of anti-TNF therapy. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery represented the most important advance on surgical treatment in the management of CD, as it also had developed in the treatment of other conditions. There is a tendency for lower complication rates after laparoscopic bowel resections as compared to open surgery. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the complication rates after bowel resections for CD between the two approaches in a Brazilian case series.
Methods this was a retrospective longitudinal study, including CD patients submitted to bowel resections from a single Brazilian Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) referral center, treated between January 2008 and June 2012 with laparoscopic approach (LA) or conventional approach (CA).
Variables analyzed age at surgery, gender, Montreal classification, smoking, concomitant medication, type of surgery, surgical approach, presence and type of complication up to 30 days after the procedures. Readmission and reoperation rates, as well as mortality, were also analyzed. Patients were allocated in two groups regarding the type of procedure (LA or CA), and complication rates and characteristics were compared. Statistical analysis was performed with Mann-Whitney test (quantitative variables) and chi-square test (qualitative variables), with p < 0.05 considered significant.
Results a total of 46 patients (25 men) were included (16 submitted to LA), with mean age of 38.1 (± 12.7) years. The groups were considered homogeneous according to age, gender, CD location, perianal disease and concomitant medications. There were more patients with fistulizing CD on the CA group (p = 0.029). The most common procedure performed was ileocolic resection on both groups (56.7% of the CA and 75% of the LA patients – p = 0.566). Overall, total complications (surgical and medical, including minor and major issues) occurred in 60% (18/30) of the CA group and 12.5% (2/16) of the LA group (p = 0.002). Wound infection was the most frequent complication (10/30 on CA and 1/16 on the LA groups). There were 3 deaths in the CA group. Specific analysis of each complication did not demonstrate any difference between the groups regarding abdominal sepsis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, readmission, reoperations and deaths (p = 0.074).
Conclusions there was a higher complication rate in patients operated with CA as compared to LA. This was probably due to patient selection for the laparoscopic approach, with severe cases, mostly due to fistulizing abdominal CD, being operated mainly by open surgery. LA tends to be the recommended approach in most cases of non-complicated CD.
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Hota S, Parascandola S, Smith S, Tampo MM, Amdur R, Obias V. Robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques in patients with Crohn's disease. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:4602-4608. [PMID: 32789588 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07885-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Crohn's disease has historically been managed medically with sparing use of surgical resection. With the development of strictures or fistulas, surgical management such as an ileocecal resection may become necessary. Minimally invasive options such as laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques are alternatives to open surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of minimally invasive surgery for Crohn's disease. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to select 5158 patients with Crohn's disease who underwent ileocecal resection (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted). Preoperative, perioperative, and 30-day postoperative outcomes were compared between the groups using both univariate and multivariate logistical regression models. SAS was used for data analysis with p < 0.05 considered significant. RESULTS The three treatment groups (open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted ileocecal resection) had 30-day postoperative outcomes reported in NSQIP. The average BMI was 25 kg/m2 and the average age was 41. The rate of anastomotic leaks was significantly higher in the open surgery group compared to the minimally invasive groups (p = 0.001). The open surgery group had a significantly higher reoperation rate (p = 0.0002) and wound infection rate (p < 0.0001). The robotic-assisted group had significantly longer operative times compared to the laparoscopic and open groups (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The decision to operate on a patient with Crohn's disease involves selecting an approach based on patient factors, surgeon preference, and availability of equipment. When evaluating the short-term postoperative outcomes in patients that have undergone ileocecal resection for management of Crohn's, minimally invasive techniques have had a lower incidence of wound infections, anastomotic leaks, and re-intervention in carefully selected patients. This retrospective review of a large national database demonstrates the efficacy of minimally invasive techniques in managing Crohn's disease in selected patients.
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- Salini Hota
- Department of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 825 Fairfax Ave Ste. 610, Norfolk, VA, 23507, USA.
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- The George Washington University Medical School, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Medical Faculty Associates, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Crohn's Disease. Dis Colon Rectum 2020; 63:1028-1052. [PMID: 32692069 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Niyozbekov BM, Rzaev TZ, Khalilov ZB, Chinikov MA. [Minimally invasive interventions in emergency large bowel surgery]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2020:109-113. [PMID: 32573541 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia2020061109] [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: 11/17/2022]
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The current trends in the treatment of various surgical diseases of large bowel using minimally invasive operations are reviewed in the manuscript. It is shown that laparoscopy is currently possible in most cases for urgent large bowel diseases.
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- B M Niyozbekov
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Central Hospital of Baku, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan
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- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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McKechnie T, Wang J, Springer JE, Gross PL, Forbes S, Eskicioglu C. Extended thromboprophylaxis following colorectal surgery in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a comprehensive systematic clinical review. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:663-678. [PMID: 31490000 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) following major abdominal surgery. The pathogenesis is multifactorial and not fully understood. A combination of pathophysiology, patient and surgical risk factors increase the risk of postoperative VTE in these patients. Despite being at increased risk, IBD patients are not regularly prescribed extended pharmacological thromboprophylaxis following colorectal surgery. Currently, there is a paucity of evidence-based guidelines. Thus, the aim of this review is to evaluate the role of extended pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in IBD patients undergoing colorectal surgery. METHOD A search of Ovid Medline, EMBASE and PubMed databases was performed. A qualitative analysis was performed using 10 clinical questions developed by colorectal surgeons and a thrombosis haematologist. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was utilized to assess the quality of evidence. RESULTS A total of 1229 studies were identified, 38 of which met the final inclusion criteria (37 retrospective, one case-control). Rates of postoperative VTE ranged between 0.6% and 8.9%. Patient-specific risk factors for postoperative VTE included ulcerative colitis, increased age and obesity. Surgery-specific risk factors for postoperative VTE included open surgery, emergent surgery and ileostomy creation. Patients with IBD were more frequently at increased risk in the included studies for postoperative VTE than patients with colorectal cancer. The risk of bias assessment demonstrated low risk of bias in patient selection and comparability, with variable risk of bias in reported outcomes. CONCLUSION There is a lack of evidence regarding the use of extended pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in patients with IBD following colorectal surgery. As these patients are at heightened risk of postoperative VTE, future study and consideration of the use of extended pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is warranted.
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- T McKechnie
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Yoon YS, Stocchi L, Holubar S, Aiello A, Shawki S, Gorgun E, Steele SR, Delaney CP, Hull T. When should we add a diverting loop ileostomy to laparoscopic ileocolic resection for primary Crohn’s disease? Surg Endosc 2020; 35:2543-2557. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07670-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Germain A, Chateau T, Beyer-Berjot L, Zerbib P, Lakkis Z, Amiot A, Buisson A, Laharie D, Lefèvre JH, Nancey S, Stefanescu C, Bresler L, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Surgery for Crohn's disease during pregnancy: A nationwide survey. United European Gastroenterol J 2020; 8:736-740. [PMID: 32326876 DOI: 10.1177/2050640620921060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Crohn's disease (CD) frequently affects young women and may require surgery during pregnancy. Data regarding operation for CD in expectant mothers are scare. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective nationwide survey from the GETAID Chirurgie. Any woman with CD undergoing surgery during pregnancy was eligible. RESULTS A total of 15 cases were collected between 1992 and 2015. Most operations were performed due to penetrating or stricturing complications. Mean gestational age at delivery was 34 weeks, with a mean birth weight of 2507 g. Maternal post-operative complications occurred in two-thirds of cases. Maternal mortality rate was 6.7% and neonatal mortality rate 9.1%. CONCLUSIONS This is the largest case series of surgery for CD during pregnancy. This operation may have significant morbidity and mortality for mother, fetus, and newborn. Indication needs to be tailored to maternal status, disease severity, and gestational age. Surgery should be managed by experienced gynecologists, physicians, and surgeons. Active CD may be associated with a greater risk to the fetus than the surgical procedure itself.
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- Adeline Germain
- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Grenoble, University of Grenoble Alpes, France.,Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Transplantation, Huriez Hospital, Université Lille Nord de France, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Besançon University Hospital, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Henri Mondor Hospital, Creteil University, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Estaing Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand University, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Bordeaux University, Pessac, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, AP-HP, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyon-Sud Hospital, Lyon University, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beaujon Hospital, Paris Diderot University, Clichy, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Prehabilitation: The Impact of Preoperative Exclusive Enteral Nutrition on Paediatric Patients With Crohn Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2020; 70:503-507. [PMID: 31880668 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) is effective in inducing remission in paediatric Crohn Disease (CD) and has been shown to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes in adult CD patients when used before resectional surgery. This retrospective study demonstrates that preoperative EEN is achievable in paediatric CD patients undergoing right hemicolectomy and is associated with positive peri-operative outcomes. Seventeen patients (8 who received preoperative EEN and 9 who did not) were included in the study. Six of 8 (75.0%) managed EEN orally; 1 via nasogastric tube and another via a previously sited gastrostomy. Use of preoperative EEN was associated with a decreased rate of moderate/severe disease on resection pathology (5/8 [62.5%] vs 9/9 [100%]; P = 0.04). Larger studies are required to determine the wider potential benefits of preoperative EEN on postoperative outcomes within paediatric practice.
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Minimal Open Access Ileocolic Resection in Complicated Crohn's Disease of the Terminal Ileum. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2020; 2020:6019435. [PMID: 32190040 PMCID: PMC7064858 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6019435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility to undertake an ileocolic resection in complex Crohn's disease using a minimal open abdominal access using standard laparoscopic instruments. The incision was carried out over the previous McBurney scar, with a mean length of 6 cm. Seventy-two patients with complicated Crohn's disease underwent IC resection in the considered period; 12 patients had a McBurney scar due to a previous appendectomy and represented the group of study. Feasibility and safety of the procedure were evaluated. Clinical data and outcome were compared with a control arm of 15 patients who had a standard laparoscopic IC resection, pooled out from our database among those who had a McBurney incision as service incision. Mean operative time and postoperative stay were significantly shorter in the study group. Blood loss and operative costs were also lower in the study group but did not reach statistical significance. Minimal open access ileocolic resection (MOAIR) through a small McBurney incision seems safe and feasible in complex Crohn's disease. Some advantages over standard laparoscopic surgery could be found in surgical outcomes and costs.
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Yu ZL, Lin DZ, Hu JC, Chen YF, Cai ZR, Zou YF, Ke J, Guo XF, Lan P, Wu XJ. Laparoscopic Surgery for Complex Crohn's Disease: A Meta-Analysis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 29:1397-1404. [PMID: 31414963 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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- Zhao-liang Yu
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Hansen TM, Targownik LE, Karimuddin A, Leung Y. Management of Biological Therapy Before Elective Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgeries. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2019; 25:1613-1620. [PMID: 30794289 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izz002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Increasing uptake of biologic therapy has contributed to declining surgical rates for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, a significant number of patients on biologic therapy will go on to require surgery. The literature is conflicted with regard to the preoperative management of biologic therapy before urgent or elective IBD surgery. This article reviews the available data on postoperative complications following preoperative treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha therapy, anti-integrin therapy, and anti-interleukin therapy.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Zambonin D, Giudici F, Ficari F, Pesi B, Malentacchi C, Scaringi S. Preliminary study of short- and long-term outcome and quality of life after minimally invasive surgery for Crohn's disease: Comparison between single incision, robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopy. J Minim Access Surg 2019; 16:364-371. [PMID: 31031322 PMCID: PMC7597873 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_61_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background The feasibility of minimally invasive approach for Crohn's disease (CD) is still controversial. However, several meta-analysis and retrospective studies demonstrated the safety and benefits of laparoscopy for CD patients. Laparoscopic surgery can also be considered for complex disease and recurrent disease. The aim of this study was to investigate retrospectively the effect of three minimally invasive techniques on short- and long-term post-operative outcome. Patients and Methods We analysed CD patients underwent minimally invasive surgery in the Digestive Surgery Unit at Careggi University Hospital (from January 2012 to March 2017). Short-term outcome was evaluated with Clavien-Dindo classification and visual analogue scale for post-operative pain. Long-term outcome was evaluated through four questionnaires: Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), Gastrointestinal Quality Of Life Index (GIQLI), Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ) and Hospital Experience Questionnaire (HEQ). Results There were 89 patients: 63 conventional laparoscopy, 16 single-incision laparoscopic surgery and 10 robotic-assisted laparoscopy (RALS). Serum albumin <30 g/L (P = 0.031) resulted to be a risk factor for post-operative complications. HEQ had a better result for RALS (P = 0.019), while no differences resulted for SF-36, BIQ and GIQLI. Conclusions Minimally invasive technique for CD is feasible, even for complicated and recurrent disease. Our study demonstrated low rates of post-operative complications. However, it is a preliminary study with a small sample size. Further studies should be performed to assess the best surgical technique.
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- Daniela Zambonin
- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences (SBSC) 'Mario Serio', University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Gaglani T, Davis CH, Bailey HR, Cusick MV. Trends and Outcomes for Minimally Invasive Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Surg Res 2018; 235:303-307. [PMID: 30691810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.09.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relapsing and remitting nature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) predisposes patients to the development of fibrotic strictures, which must often be managed surgically. Laparoscopy provides the potential for enhanced perioperative care. Previous studies comparing morbidity and trends of open versus laparoscopic resection have been constrained by length of study and sample size. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database, patients with primary diagnosis of IBD undergoing surgical resection from 2005 to 2015 were identified. Morbidity and mortality rates were then compared between open and laparoscopic resections using multiple logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 10,699 resections were performed on IBD patients; 4816 (45.0%) of which were performed laparoscopically. The use of laparoscopy increased annually from 20.9% in 2005 to 55.4% in 2015. Comparing laparoscopic versus open, all 30-d outcomes tended to favor laparoscopy with the exception of operating room time, which was equal between the two groups. The difference in 30-d outcomes was statistically significant in laparoscopy versus open technique for pneumonia (1.0% versus 2.0%), ventilator use >48 h (0.6% versus 1.9%), acute renal failure (0.1% versus 0.4%), renal insufficiency (0.2% versus 0.6%), superficial surgical site infection (4.6% versus 7.7%), deep incisional surgical site infection (1.1% versus 1.8%), organ space infection (5.4% versus 7.3%), urinary tract infection (1.3% versus 2.2%), death (0.2% versus 0.7%), and length of hospital stay (6.4 versus 9.4 d). CONCLUSIONS These data not only display trends that indicate that the number of laparoscopic resections for IBD have increased over time but are associated with favorable complication rates, operating time, and length of hospital stay, suggesting that laparoscopy may be a safer option for treatment of fibrotic strictures associated with IBD.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.
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Alizadeh RF, Chaudhry HH, Li S, Jafari MD, Mills SD, Carmichael JC, Pigazzi A, Monson JR, Stamos MJ. Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease: A Minimally Invasive Approach Claims Its Place. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808401021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Ileocolic resection is the most common operation performed for Crohn's disease patients with terminal ileum involvement. We sought to evaluate the outcomes in Crohn's disease patients who underwent open ileocolic resection (OIC) and laparoscopic ileocolic resection (LIC) by using the ACS-NSQIP database from 2006 to 2015. Of 5670 patients, 48.3 per cent (2737) patients had OIC and 51.7 per cent (2933) had LIC. The number of LIC increased from 40 per cent in 2006 to 60.7 per cent in 2015. Moreover, the annual number of LIC surgeries has exceeded the number of OIC surgeries since 2013. Patients in the LIC group had shorter hospital length of stay compared with OIC group (6 ± 5 days vs 8.6 ± 8 days, P < 0.01). The LIC procedure also had shorter operation time compared with OIC (148 ± 58 vs 153 ± 76 minutes, P = 0.01). Overall morbidity (15.8% vs 25.3%, AOR: 0.54, confidence interval (CI): 0.46–0.62, P < 0.01), serious morbidity (10.9% vs 18%, AOR: 0.55, CI: 0.46–0.65, P < 0.01), and SSI (9.9% vs 15.5%, AOR: 0.59, CI: 0.49–0.70, P < 0.01) rates were lower in the LIC group than the OIC group. We demonstrated that in Crohn's disease patients, LIC has improved outcomes for ileocolic resection compared with OIC and has been chosen as the preferential treatment approach for most patients.
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- Reza Fazl Alizadeh
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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- Center for Colon and Rectal Surgery, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, California
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Aydinli HH, Aytac E, Remzi FH, Bernstein M, Grucela AL. Factors Associated with Short-Term Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Colon Resection for Crohn's Disease. J Gastrointest Surg 2018; 22:1434-1441. [PMID: 29663305 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3763-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing colon resection for Crohn's disease are at risk of developing postoperative complications. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with short-term (30-day) morbidity in patients undergoing colon resection for Crohn's disease from a national database. METHODS Patients who underwent colon resection for Crohn's disease in 2015 were identified from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database. The groups were classified based on presence of postoperative 30-day complications. The overall morbidity was calculated by including patients who had at least one postoperative complication. Demographics, preoperative, and operative factors were assessed and compared between the two groups. Further multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted. RESULTS A total of 1643 patients met the inclusion criteria [mean age of 41.2 (± 15.5) years, 871 (53%) female]. Sixty percent (n = 993) of the procedures were performed laparoscopically and 128 (12.8%) cases were converted to open. Ninety-five patients (5%) underwent emergent resections. Thirty percent (n = 507) of patients had at least one postoperative complication within 30 days of surgery. Ileus (16%), transfusion (7%), and organ-space surgical site infection (6%) were the most common morbidities. Independent risk factors for postoperative morbidity were male gender (p = 0.01), open surgery (p = 0.002), preoperative severe anemia (p = 0.001), and preoperative weight loss (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Approximately one third of the patients who undergo colon resection for Crohn's disease experience postoperative complications. Preoperative optimization of nutrition and anemia may improve outcomes. Laparoscopic technique appears to be the preferred surgical treatment option for resection when feasible.
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- H Hande Aydinli
- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, 530 First Ave Suite 7V, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, 530 First Ave Suite 7V, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, 530 First Ave Suite 7V, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Colorectal Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, 530 First Ave Suite 7V, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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What have we learned in minimally invasive colorectal surgery from NSQIP and NIS large databases? A systematic review. Int J Colorectal Dis 2018; 33:663-681. [PMID: 29623415 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3036-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND "Big data" refers to large amount of dataset. Those large databases are useful in many areas, including healthcare. The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) and the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) are big databases that were developed in the USA in order to record surgical outcomes. The aim of the present systematic review is to evaluate the type and clinical impact of the information retrieved through NISQP and NIS big database articles focused on laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using The Meta-Analysis Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines. The research was carried out on PubMed database and revealed 350 published papers. Outcomes of articles in which laparoscopic colorectal surgery was the primary aim were analyzed. RESULTS Fifty-five studies, published between 2007 and February 2017, were included. Articles included were categorized in groups according to the main topic as: outcomes related to surgical technique comparisons, morbidity and perioperatory results, specific disease-related outcomes, sociodemographic disparities, and academic training impact. CONCLUSIONS NSQIP and NIS databases are just the tip of the iceberg for the potential application of Big Data technology and analysis in MIS. Information obtained through big data is useful and could be considered as external validation in those situations where a significant evidence-based medicine exists; also, those databases establish benchmarks to measure the quality of patient care. Data retrieved helps to inform decision-making and improve healthcare delivery.
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Carvello M, de Groof EJ, de Buck van Overstraeten A, Sacchi M, Wolthuis AM, Buskens CJ, D'Hoore A, Bemelman WA, Spinelli A. Single port laparoscopic ileocaecal resection for Crohn's disease: a multicentre comparison with multi-port laparoscopy. Colorectal Dis 2018. [PMID: 28622435 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Single port (SP) ileocaecal resection (ICR) is an established technique but there are no large studies comparing SP and multi-port (MP) laparoscopic surgery in Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to compare postoperative pain scores and analgesia requirements after SP and MP laparoscopic ICR for CD. METHOD This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing SP or MP ICR for CD in three tertiary referral centres from February 1999 to October 2014. Baseline characteristics (age, sex, body mass index and indication for surgery) were compared. Primary end-points were postoperative pain scores, analgesia requirements and short-term postoperative outcomes. RESULTS SP ICR (n = 101) and MP ICR (n = 156) patients were included in the study. Visual analogue scale scores were significantly lower after SP ICR on postoperative day 1 (P = 0.016) and day 2 (P = 0.04). Analgesia requirements were significantly reduced on postoperative day 2 in the SP group compared with the MP group (P = 0.007). Duration of surgery, conversion to open surgery and stoma rates were comparable between the two groups. Surgery was more complex in terms of additional procedures when MP was adopted (P = 0.001). There were no differences in postoperative complication rates, postoperative food intake, length of stay and readmissions. CONCLUSION These data suggest that in comparison to standard laparoscopic surgery SP ICR might be less painful and patients might require less opioid analgesia.
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Colon and Rectal Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Science, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Armstrong JG, Li CH, Liao J, Byrn JC. Right Colectomy and Abdominal Perineal Resection for Cancer: Do Urinary Tract Infections Impact Outcomes? Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2017; 18:570-576. [PMID: 28266900 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2016.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We aim to assess the patient factors and concomitant infectious outcomes associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) occurrence and the impact of UTI on length of stay (LOS), re-admission, and death in a colorectal surgical population. PATIENTS AND METHODS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program User Data for right colectomy and abdominal perineal resection (APR) procedures for cancer between 2006 and 2012 were analyzed. Concomitant infectious complications and timing of UTI diagnosis, inpatient versus outpatient, were considered. RESULTS We identified 7,615 right colectomies with 107 (1.4%) UTIs and 2,493 APRs with 88 (3.5%) UTIs (p < 0.001). On multivariable analysis and correction for other post-operative complications, UTI remained statistically correlated with prolonged LOS for right colectomy and APR (LOS increases of 59.0% and 37.4%, respectively, p < 0.001) but not death. Patients with a diagnosis of UTI after discharge showed significantly increased re-admission rates compared with UTI diagnosis before discharge (37.7% vs. 9.7%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS After excluding deaths, outpatient UTI occurrences, and correcting for other infectious complications, UTI is associated with increased LOS but is not correlated with re-admission or death. Outpatient occurrence of UTI after hospital discharge is associated with a dramatic re-admission rate of 37.7%.
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- John G Armstrong
- 1 Department of Surgery, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine , Iowa City, Iowa
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- 1 Department of Surgery, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine , Iowa City, Iowa
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- 1 Department of Surgery, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine , Iowa City, Iowa
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- 2 Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Lightner AL, Pemberton JH, Dozois EJ, Larson DW, Cima RR, Mathis KL, Pardi DS, Andrew RE, Koltun WA, Sagar P, Hahnloser D. The surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Curr Probl Surg 2017; 54:172-250. [PMID: 28576304 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Amy L Lightner
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Division of Colorecal surgery, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, England
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- Division of Colorecal surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The definition of early therapeutic strategies to control Crohn's disease aggressiveness and prevent recurrence is key to improve clinical practice. This study explores the impact of early surgery and immunosuppression onset in the occurrence of disabling outcomes. METHODS This was a multicentric and retrospective study with 754 patients with Crohn's disease, who were stratified according to the need for an early surgery (group S) or not (group I) and further divided according to the time elapsed from the beginning of the follow-up to the start of immunosuppression therapy. RESULTS The rate of disabling events was similar in both groups (S: 77% versus I: 76%, P = 0.700). The percentage of patients who needed surgery after or during immunosuppression therapy was higher among group S, both for first surgeries after the index event (38% of groups S versus 21% of group I, P < 0.001) and for reoperations (38% of groups S versus 12% of group I, P < 0.001). The time elapsed to reoperation was shorter in group I (HR = 2.340 [1.367-4.005]), stratified for the onset of immunosuppression. Moreover, reoperation was far more common among patients who had a late start of immunosuppression (S36: 50% versus S0-6: 27% and S6-36: 25%, P < 0.001) and (I36: 16% versus I0-6: 5% and I6-36: 7%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Although neither early surgery nor immunosuppression seem to be able to prevent global disabling disease, an early start of immunosuppression by itself is associated with fewer surgeries and should be considered in daily practice as a preventive strategy.
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Complications and Disease Recurrence After Primary Ileocecal Resection in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Multicenter Cohort Analysis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2017; 23:272-282. [PMID: 28079626 DOI: 10.1097/mib.0000000000000999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies on the outcome of ileocecal resection in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) have a limited follow-up and fail to assign predictors of adverse outcomes. Therefore, we aimed to investigate (I) the complication and disease recurrence rates and (II) identify risk factors for these adverse outcomes after ileocecal resection for pediatric CD. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort analysis of all children (<18 years) that underwent ileocecal resection as first intestinal resection for CD derived from 7 tertiary hospitals in the Netherlands (1990-2015). Risk factors were identified using multivariable analysis. RESULTS In total, 122 children were included (52% male; median age 15.5 years [interquartile range 14.0-16.0]). Severe postoperative complications rate was 10%. Colonic disease (odds ratio: 5.6 [95% confidence interval {CI}: 1.3-26.3], P = 0.024), microscopically positive resection margins (odds ratio: 10.4 [95% CI: 1.1-100.8] P = 0.043), and emergency surgery (odds ratio: 6.8 [95% CI: 1.1-42.2], P = 0.038) were risk factors for severe complications. Clinical and surgical recurrence rates after 1, 5 and 10 years were 19%, 49%, 71% and 2%, 12%, 22%, respectively. Female sex (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.1 [95% CI: 1.1-3.8], P = 0.023) was a risk factor for clinical recurrence, whereas ileocecal disease (HR: 3.9 [95% CI: 1.2-12.5], P = 0.024) and microscopically positive resection margins (HR: 9.6 [95% CI: 1.2-74.5], P = 0.031) were risk factors for surgical recurrence. Immediate postoperative therapy reduced the risk of both clinical (HR: 0.3 [95% CI: 0.1-0.6], P = 0.001) and surgical (HR: 0.5 [95% CI: 0.1-0.9], P = 0.035) recurrence. CONCLUSIONS Ileocecal resection is an effective and durable treatment of pediatric CD, although postoperative complications occur frequently. Postoperative therapy may be started immediately to prevent disease recurrence.
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Rieder F, Fiocchi C, Rogler G. Mechanisms, Management, and Treatment of Fibrosis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Gastroenterology 2017; 152:340-350.e6. [PMID: 27720839 PMCID: PMC5209279 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.09.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In the last 10 years, we have learned much about the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of intestinal fibrosis in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Just a decade ago, intestinal strictures were considered to be an inevitable consequence of long-term inflammation in patients who did not respond to anti-inflammatory therapies. Inflammatory bowel diseases-associated fibrosis was seen as an irreversible process that frequently led to intestinal obstructions requiring surgical intervention. This paradigm has changed rapidly, due to the antifibrotic approaches that may become available. We review the mechanisms and diagnosis of this serious complication of inflammatory bowel diseases, as well as factors that predict its progression and management strategies.
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- Florian Rieder
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Diseases and Surgery Institute; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Pathobiology, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Diseases and Surgery Institute; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Pathobiology, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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The majority of patients with Crohn's disease require abdominal surgery during their lifetime, some of whom will require multiple operations. Postoperative complications are seen more frequently in patients requiring abdominal surgery for Crohn's disease than in patients requiring abdominal surgery for other conditions. In this article, we review the evidence supporting preoperative optimization, discussing strategies that potentially improve surgical outcomes and reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality. We discuss the roles of adequate cross-sectional imaging, nutritional optimization, appropriate adjustments of medical therapy, management of preoperative abscesses and phlegmons, smoking cessation and thromboembolic prophylaxis. We also review operation-related factors, and discuss their potential implications with respect to postoperative complications. Overall, the literature suggests that preoperative management has a major effect on postoperative outcomes.
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