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Francesco C, Serafino V. Colorectal eversion technique combined with modified single-stapled double-purse-string low colorectal anastomosis. Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:772-775. [PMID: 38372032 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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AIM Total mesorectal excision with adequate free margins is the gold standard for rectal surgery. Applying a linear stapler in a narrow pelvis can be challenging and the proper distal margin difficult to assess. In selected cases the colorectal eversion technique combined with single-stapled double-purse-string anastomosis (SSDP) can be a practical solution. METHOD Eleven patients, six men and five women, mean body mass index 27 ± 1.3 kg/m2, underwent total mesorectal excision with the colorectal eversion technique combined with modified SSDP between September 2022 and January 2023. RESULTS The mean operative time was 190 min. The mean hospital stay was 4 days. There were no postoperative complications. The final histology showed complete mesorectal resection, circumferential resection margin negative, free distal resection margin, anastomotic doughnuts negative. At 7 ± 3 months follow-up there was no evidence of local recurrence or distant metastasis. CONCLUSION The colorectal eversion technique combined with modified SSDP is a reproducible and safe technique in selected patients. Prospective randomized trials with large patient series are needed to confirm our preliminary results.
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- Crafa Francesco
- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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Francesco C, Serafino V, Caruso E, Hamada M, Ueno N. Solo surgery for low rectal cancer: trans-circular anal dilator low rectal dissection associated with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision-A Video Vignette. Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:805-809. [PMID: 38353474 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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- Crafa Francesco
- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S. Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
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- Saiseikai Suita Hospital Hernia Center, Kobe University School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Francesco C, Serafino V, Mario B, Antonio L. Colorectal eversion technique combined with modified DST (CET-M-DST) for low colorectal anastomosis after laparoscopic TME for colorectal cancer - Video correspondence. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:2473-2474. [PMID: 37932880 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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- Crafa Francesco
- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S.Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S.Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological, General and Robotic Surgery Unit, S.Giuseppe Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- European Center of Coloproctology and Pelvic Diseases, Multimedica Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Foppa C, Carvello M, Maroli A, Sacchi M, Gramellini M, Montorsi M, Spinelli A. Single-stapled anastomosis is associated with a lower anastomotic leak rate than double-stapled technique after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for MRI-defined low rectal cancer. Surgery 2023; 173:1367-1373. [PMID: 36967334 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND After total mesorectal excision, distal rectal transection and anastomosis are critical for short-term, oncological, and functional outcomes, including anastomotic leak. A double-pursestring, single-stapled anastomosis avoids cross-stapling, overcoming the potential drawbacks of transabdominal rectal transection and double-stapled anastomosis. This study aims to compare the anastomotic leak rate in double-stapled and single-stapled anastomoses after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer. METHODS Adult patients (>18 years old) undergoing minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer with a stapled low anastomosis (below 5 centimeters from the anal verge) between January 2010 and January 2022 at a single institution were allocated to 2 groups according to the anastomosis: double-stapled (abdominal stapled transection and double-stapled anastomosis) or single-stapled (transanal rectal transection and double-pursestring single-stapled anastomosis). The exclusion criteria were nonrestorative procedures or any type of manual anastomosis. The primary endpoint was the rate of 90-day clinical and radiologic anastomotic leak. RESULTS In total, 185 single-stapled and 458 double-stapled were included. Clinical and tumor characteristics were comparable between the groups. The 90-day anastomotic leak rate was significantly lower in the single-stapled group (6.48% vs 15.28%; P = .002), with similar rates of grade and timing. Thirty- and 90-day complication rates were higher in the double-stapled group (P = .0001; P = .02), with comparable Clavien-Dindo grades. At multivariable analysis, double-stapled anastomosis (P = .01), active smoking (P = .03), and the presence of comorbidities (P = .01) resulted as independent risk factors for an anastomotic leak. CONCLUSION Transanal transection and double-pursestring, single-stapled anastomosis were associated with a lower anastomotic leak rate after minimally invasive total mesorectal excision for magnetic resonance imaging-defined low rectal cancer.
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- Caterina Foppa
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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Tonini V, Zanni M. Impact of anastomotic leakage on long-term prognosis after colorectal cancer surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:745-756. [PMID: 37342854 PMCID: PMC10277951 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Despite significant improvements in surgical technique, postoperative complications still occur in a fair percentage of patients undergoing colorectal surgery. The most feared complication is anastomotic leakage. It negatively affects short-term prognosis, with increased post-operative morbidity and mortality, higher hospitalization time and costs. Moreover, it may require further surgery with the creation of a permanent or temporary stoma. While there is no doubt about the negative impact of anastomotic dehiscence on the short-term prognosis of patients operated on for CRC, still under discussion is its impact on the long-term prognosis. Some authors have described an association between leakage and reduced overall survival, disease-free survival, and increased recurrence, while other Authors have found no real impact of dehiscence on long term prognosis. The purpose of this paper is to review all the literature about the impact of anastomotic dehiscence on long-term prognosis after CRC surgery. The main risk factors of leakage and early detection markers are also summarized.
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- Valeria Tonini
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna 40138, Bologna, Italy
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Vanella S, Bottazzi EC, Farese G, Murano R, Noviello A, Palma T, Godas M, Crafa F. Minimally invasive colorectal surgery learning curve. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:731-736. [PMID: 36438877 PMCID: PMC9693684 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i11.731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The learning curve in minimally invasive colorectal surgery is a constant subject of discussion in the literature. Discordant data likely reflects the varying degrees of each surgeon’s experience in colorectal, laparoscopic or robotic surgery. Several factors are necessary for a successful minimally invasive colorectal surgery training program, including: Compliance with oncological outcomes; dissection along the embryological planes; constant presence of an expert tutor; periodic discussion of the morbidity and mortality rate; and creation of a dedicated, expert team.
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- Serafino Vanella
- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncology Surgery, A.O.R.N. San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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Crafa F, Vanella S, Noviello A, Longo G, Longo F. Laparoscopic PME with colorectal anstomosis with transanal control - A video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2022; 24:887-888. [PMID: 35254719 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Francesco Crafa
- Oncological and General Surgery Unit, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological and General Surgery Unit, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological and General Surgery Unit, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological and General Surgery Unit, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Oncological and General Surgery Unit, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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Spinelli A, Foppa C, Carvello M, Sacchi M, De Lucia F, Clerico G, Carrano FM, Maroli A, Montorsi M, Heald RJ. Transanal Transection and Single-Stapled Anastomosis (TTSS): A comparison of anastomotic leak rates with the double-stapled technique and with transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 47:3123-3129. [PMID: 34384655 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND in the literature on rectal cancer (RC) surgery many studies have focused on the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME) dissection, while there is a scarcity of comparative data on transection and anastomosis. No anastomosis has so far proved to be superior to any other. The aim of this study was to compare anastomotic leak (AL) rates between conventional laparoscopic double-stapled (DS), transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and Transanal Transection and Single-Stapled anastomosis (TTSS) techniques. METHODS consecutive mid-low RC patients undergoing elective laparoscopic TME with stapled anastomosis and protective stoma, by either DS, TaTME or TTSS techniques were retrieved from a prospectively collected database. RESULTS 127 DS; 100 TaTME and 50 TTSS were included. Demographics, distance of the tumor from anal verge and neoadjuvant therapy were comparable. Operative time was longer in TaTME over DS and TTSS (p < 0.0001). More 90-days complications occurred in DS group vs TTSS (p = 0.029). The AL rate was 17.5% in DS, 6% in TaTME and 2% in TTSS group (p = 0.005). AL grade was: one B (2%) in TTSS; 2 grade B (2%) and 4 grade C (4%) in TaTME; 6 grade A (4.7%), 7 grade B (5.5%) and 9 grade C (7.1%) in DS group. Reintervention rate after AL was higher in DS group over TTSS (12.6% vs 2%; p = 0.003). The rate of stoma closure, pathology data and margin positivity did not differ. CONCLUSIONS TTSS strategy is feasible, safe and leads to very low AL rates after TME for RC.
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- Antonino Spinelli
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Division of General and Digestive Surgery, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Ferko A, Váňa J, Adámik M, Švec A, Žáček M, Demeter M, Grendár M. Mucosa plication reinforced colorectal anastomosis and trans-anal vacuum drainage: a pilot study with preliminary results. Updates Surg 2021; 73:2145-2154. [PMID: 34089500 PMCID: PMC8606370 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01105-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Dehiscence of colorectal anastomosis is a serious complication that is associated with increased mortality, impaired functional and oncological outcomes. The hypothesis was that anastomosis reinforcement and vacuum trans-anal drainage could eliminate some risk factors, such as mechanically stapled anastomosis instability and local infection. Patients with rectal cancer within 10 cm of the anal verge and low anterior resection with double-stapled technique were included consecutively. A stapler anastomosis was supplemented by trans-anal reinforcement and vacuum drainage using a povidone-iodine-soaked sponge. Modified reinforcement using a circular mucosa plication was developed and used. Patients were followed up by postoperative endoscopy and outcomes were acute leak rate, morbidity, and diversion rate. The procedure was successfully completed in 52 from 54 patients during time period January 2019–October 2020. The mean age of patients was 61 years (lower–upper quartiles 54–69 years). There were 38/52 (73%) males and 14/52 (27%) females; the neoadjuvant radiotherapy was indicated in a group of patients in 24/52 (46%). The mean level of anastomosis was 3.8 cm (lower–upper quartiles 3.00–4.88 cm). The overall morbidity was 32.6% (17/52) and Clavien–Dindo complications ≥ 3 grade appeared in 3/52 (5.7%) patients. No loss of anastomosis was recorded and no patient died postoperatively. The symptomatic anastomotic leak was recorded in 2 (3.8%) patients and asymptomatic blind fistula was recorded in one patient 1/52 (1.9%). Diversion ileostomy was created in 1/52 patient (1.9%). Reinforcement of double-stapled anastomosis using a circular mucosa plication with combination of vacuum povidone-iodine-soaked sponge drainage led to a low acute leak and diversion rate. This pilot study requires further investigation. Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov.: Trial registration number is NCT04735107, date of registration February 2, 2021, registered retrospectively.
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- Alexander Ferko
- Department of Surgery and Transplant Centre, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, University Hospital Martin, Martin, Slovak Republic. .,, Františka Komárka 865/6, 503 11, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty Hospital Žilina, Žilina, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Surgery and Transplant Centre, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, University Hospital Martin, Martin, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Surgery and Transplant Centre, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, University Hospital Martin, Martin, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty Hospital Žilina, Žilina, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, University Hospital Martin, Martin, Slovak Republic
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- Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Jessenius Medical Faculty in Martin, Biomedical Center Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovak Republic
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Crafa F, Striano A, Esposito F, Rossetti ARR, Baiamonte M, Gianfreda V, Longo A. The "Reverse Air-Leak Test" : A New Technique for the Assessment of Low Colorectal Anastomosis. Ann Coloproctol 2020:ac.2020.09.21.1. [PMID: 33332954 PMCID: PMC8898631 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2020.09.21.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Anastomotic leakage is a fearsome complication in rectal surgery. Surgeons perform the classic air-leak test, although its real effectiveness is still debated. The aim of this study was to describe a personal technique of reverse air leak test in which low colorectal anastomosis were assessed transanally through the intra-rectal irrigation of a few mL of saline solution. Methods From October 2014 to November 2019 eleven patients with low rectal cancer (Type 1 in Roullier classification) were included in this study. At the beginning of the procedure, a circular anal dilator (CAD) was inserted into the anus. A side-to-end colorectal anastomosis was performed. A few mL of saline solution were injected into the rectum and the entire anastomotic line was directly explored. The appearance of bubbles was considered as an anastomotic defect and repaired with an interrupted suture. A fluorescence angiography after intravenous injection of Indocyanine green was performed in order to evaluate the perfusion of the anastomosis. Results In 4 cases (36.3%) the reverse air-leak test was positive. The defect was repaired and a confirmation test was performed. In all patients, near-infrared evaluation showed not perfusion defect (grade 0) in low colorectal anastomosis. No post-operative fistula was detected in cohort study. A protective stoma was performed in 10 patients. At 90-days there were no complications and stoma closure was performed as planned. Conclusion The reverse air-leak test is a simple, feasible and effective procedure to identify anastomotic leak in low colorectal anastomoses.
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- Francesco Crafa
- Department of Oncological and General Surgery, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Oncological and General Surgery, S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Grand Hopital de l'Est Francilien, Meaux, France
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, ARNAS Civico Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, M.G. Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Coloproctology and Pelvic Disease, St Elisabeth Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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Shalaby M, Thabet W, Morshed M, Farid M, Sileri P. Preventive strategies for anastomotic leakage after colorectal resections: A review. World J Meta-Anal 2019; 7:389-398. [DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v7.i8.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Anastomosis is a crucial step in radical cancer surgery. Despite being a daily practice in gastrointestinal surgery, anastomotic leakage (AL) stands as a frequent postoperative complication. Because of increased morbidity, mortality, combined with longer hospital stay, the rate of re-intervention, and poor oncological outcomes, AL is considered the most feared and life-threatening complication after colorectal resections. Furthermore, poor functional outcomes with a higher rate of a permeant stoma in 56% of patients this could negatively affect the patient’s quality of life. This a narrative review which will cover intraoperative anastomotic integrity assessment and preventive measures in order to reduce AL. Although the most important prerequisites for the creation of anastomosis is well-perfused and tension-free anastomosis, surgeons have proposed several preventive measures, which were assumed to reduce the incidence of AL, including antibiotic prophylaxis, intraoperative air leak test, omental pedicle flap, defunctioning stoma, pelvic drain insertion, stapled anastomosis, and general surgical technique. However, lack of clear evidence of which preventive measures is superior over the other combined with the fact that the decision remains based on the surgeon’s choice. Despite the advances in surgical techniques, AL remains a serious health problem associated with increased morbidity, mortality with additional cost. Many preventative measures were employed with no clear evidence supporting the superiority of stapled anastomosis over hand-Sewn anastomosis, coating of the anastomosis, or pelvic drain. Defunctioning stoma, when justified it could decrease the leakage-related complications and the incidence of reoperation. MBP combined with oral antibiotics still recommended.
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- Mostafa Shalaby
- Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Department of General Surgery UOC C, Policlinico Tor Vergata Hospital, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of General Surgery UOC C, Policlinico Tor Vergata Hospital, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
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Giarratano G, Toscana C, Toscana E, Shalaby M, Sileri P. Stapled transanal rectal resection for the treatment of rectocele associated with obstructed defecation syndrome: a large series of 262 consecutive patients. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 23:231-237. [PMID: 30778786 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-01944-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate functional results and recurrence rate after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for rectocele associated with obstructive defection syndrome (ODS). METHODS A study was conducted on patients with ODS symptoms associated with symptomatic rectocele ≥ 3 cm on dynamic defecography who had STARR at our institution between 01/2007 and 12/2015. Data were prospectively collected and analyzed. ODS was evaluated using the Wexner constipation score. Primary outcomes were functional results, determined by the improvement in 6-month postoperative Wexner constipation score, and 1-year recurrence. Secondary outcomes were operative time, time to return to work, pain intensity measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS), patient satisfaction, and overall postoperative morbidity and mortality at 30 days. RESULTS Two-hundred-sixty-two consecutive female patients [median age 54 years (range 20-78)] were enrolled in the study. The median duration of follow-up was 79 months (range 30-138). Sixty (23%) patients experienced postoperative complications, but only 9 patients required reinterventions for surgical hemostasis (n = 7), fecal diversion for anastomotic leakage (n = 1), and recto-vaginal fistula repair (n = 1). Only 1 intraoperative complication (stapler misfire) was reported, and there were no deaths. There was a statistically significant (p < 0.001) reduction in the median (range) Wexner constipation score from 19 (14-24) preoperatively to 9 (5-15) 6 months postoperatively. Only 10 (4%) patients experienced recurrence and only 3 of them required additional reintervention. Patient satisfaction at 1 year was excellent in 86%, good in 13%, and poor in 1% of patients. CONCLUSIONS STARR is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of rectocele associated with ODS.
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- G Giarratano
- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Villa Tiberia Hospital, Via Emilio Praga, 26, 00100, Rome, Italy.
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt.,Department of General Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Sciuto A, Merola G, De Palma GD, Sodo M, Pirozzi F, Bracale UM, Bracale U. Predictive factors for anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:2247-2260. [PMID: 29881234 PMCID: PMC5989239 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Every colorectal surgeon during his or her career is faced with anastomotic leakage (AL); one of the most dreaded complications following any type of gastrointestinal anastomosis due to increased risk of morbidity, mortality, overall impact on functional and oncologic outcome and drainage on hospital resources. In order to understand and give an overview of the AL risk factors in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, we carried out a careful review of the existing literature on this topic and found several different definitions of AL which leads us to believe that the lack of a consensual, standard definition can partly explain the considerable variations in reported rates of AL in clinical studies. Colorectal leak rates have been found to vary depending on the anatomic location of the anastomosis with reported incidence rates ranging from 0 to 20%, while the laparoscopic approach to colorectal resections has not yet been associated with a significant reduction in AL incidence. As well, numerous risk factors, though identified, lack unanimous recognition amongst researchers. For example, the majority of papers describe the risk factors for left-sided anastomosis, the principal risk being male sex and lower anastomosis, while little data exists defining AL risk factors in a right colectomy. Also, gut microbioma is gaining an emerging role as potential risk factor for leakage.
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- Antonio Sciuto
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Research Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo 71013, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Casa di Cura Villa Berica, Vicenza 36100, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Endoscopic Surgery, University Hospital of Naples Federico II, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Research Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo 71013, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Endoscopic Surgery, University Hospital of Naples Federico II, Naples 80131, Italy
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