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2. Laparoscopic-Assisted vs. Open Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: Functional Outcome in a Case-Matched Series
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Larson, David W., Dozois, Eric J., Piotrowicz, Karen, Cima, Robert R., Wolff, Bruce G., and Young-Fadok, Tonia M.
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- 2005
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3. Functional Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis: Long-Term Follow-up of a Case-Matched Study.
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Baek, Se-Jin, Lightner, Amy, Boostrom, Sarah, Mathis, Kellie, Cima, Robert, Pemberton, John, Larson, David, Dozois, Eric, Lightner, Amy L, Boostrom, Sarah Y, Mathis, Kellie L, Cima, Robert R, Pemberton, John H, Larson, David W, and Dozois, Eric J
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ULCERATIVE colitis ,ILEUM surgery ,SURGICAL anastomosis ,FOLLOW-up studies (Medicine) ,LAPAROSCOPIC surgery ,SKIN diseases ,PATIENTS ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONVALESCENCE ,LAPAROSCOPY ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PAIRED comparisons (Mathematics) ,RESEARCH ,RESTORATIVE proctocolectomy ,EVALUATION research ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,RETROSPECTIVE studies - Abstract
Background: Laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (L-IPAA) has been increasingly adopted over the last decade due to short-term patient-related benefits. Several studies have shown L-IPAA to be equivalent to open IPAA in terms of safety and short-term outcomes. However, few L-IPAA studies have examined long-term functional outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the long-term functional outcomes of L-IPAA as compared to open IPAA.Methods: A previous case-matched cohort study at our institution compared short-term outcomes between L-IPAA and open IPAA from 1998 to 2004. For this study, we selected all patients from this case-matched cohort study with chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) who had follow-up functional data of greater than 1 year. Functional data was obtained through prospective surveys, which were sent annually to all IPAA patients postoperatively.Results: One hundred and forty-nine patients (58 L-IPAA, 91 open IPAA) with a median 8-year duration of follow-up were identified. There were no differences in demographics and long-term surgical outcomes between groups. Stapled anastomosis was more common in the laparoscopic group (91.4 versus 54.9%, p < 0.001). Stool frequency during daytime (>6 stools, L-IPAA 32.8%, open 49.4%, p = 0.048) and nighttime (>2 stools, L-IPAA 13.8%, open 30.6%; p = 0.024) was significantly lower in the L-IPAA group. Ability to differentiate gas from stool was not different (p = 0.13). Rate of complete continence was similar in L-IPAA and open groups (L-IPAA 36.2%, open 21.8%, p = 0.060). There was no difference in use of medication to control stools, perianal skin irritation, voiding difficulty, sexual problems, and occupational change between groups. Subgroup analysis to evaluate for any group differences attributable to anastomotic technique demonstrated only that stapled anastomoses lead to more perianal skin irritation in the L-IPAA group (L-IPAA = 60.4% versus open IPAA = 38.8%; p = 0.031).Conclusion: Overall, L-IPAA has comparable functional results to the open approach with slightly lower daytime and nighttime stool frequency. This difference may be attributed to a greater number of stapled anastomoses performed in the laparoscopic cohort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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4. Diagnoses Influence Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in Colorectal Surgery: A Must Consideration for SSI Reporting Programs?
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Pendlimari, Rajesh, Cima, Robert R., Wolff, Bruce G., Pemberton, John H., and Huebner, Marianne
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SURGICAL site infections , *RECTAL surgery , *INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases , *ULCERATIVE colitis , *CROHN'S disease , *DIVERTICULOSIS , *COLON cancer - Abstract
Background: Colorectal surgery is associated with high rates of surgical site infection (SSI). The National Surgery Quality Improvement Program is a validated, risk-adjusted quality-improvement program for surgical patients. Patient stratification and risk adjustment are associated with Current Procedural Terminology codes and primary disease diagnosis is not considered. Our aim was to determine the association between disease diagnosis and SSI rates. Methods: Data from all 2009 National Surgery Quality Improvement Program institutions were analyzed. ICD-9 codes were used to differentiate patients into cancer (colon or rectal), ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, diverticular disease, and others. Diagnosis-specific SSI rates were compared with benign neoplasm, which had the lowest rate (8.9%). Logistic regression was performed adjusting for age, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, wound type, and relative value unit. Results: There were 24,673 colorectal procedures, with 1,956 superficial incisional (SSSI), 398 deep incisional (DSSI), and 1,096 organ/space (O/SSSI) infections. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals compared with benign neoplasm diagnosis were computed after adjustment for each diagnosis category. In rectal cancer patients, significantly more SSSI (OR = 1.6; 95% CI, 1.3−2.1; p < 0.0001), DSSI (OR = 2.1; 95% CI, 1.3−3.7; p = 0.006), and O/SSSI (OR = 2.2; 95% CI, 1.6−3.0; p < 0.0001) developed. In diverticular patients, more SSSI (OR = 1.6; 95% CI, 1.3−2.0; p < 0.0001), but not DSSI or O/SSSI, developed. In ulcerative colitis patients, more DSSI (OR = 2.4; 95% CI, 1.2−4.9; p = 0.01), O/SSSI (OR = 2.1; 95% CI, 1.4−3.1; p = 0.0004), but fewer SSSIs, developed. Conclusions: We found that SSI type is associated with the underlying disease diagnosis. To facilitate colorectal SSI-reduction efforts, the disease process must be considered to design appropriate interventions. In addition, institutional comparisons based on aggregate or stratified SSI rates can be misleading if the colorectal disease mix is not considered. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2012
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5. Laparoscopic Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Case-Matched Study.
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Benavente-Chenhalls, Luis, Mathis, Kellie L., Dozois, Eric J., Cima, Robert R., Pemberton, John H., and Larson, David W.
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ULCERATIVE colitis ,LAPAROSCOPY ,BODY mass index ,MORTALITY ,SURGICAL complications ,PATIENTS - Abstract
This study was designed to compare short-term outcomes after laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis with those of open ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with both sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis. Sixteen patients with sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis undergoing laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis were matched with 16 open ileal pouch control subjects by sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists’ score, age, and body mass index. Operative mortality was zero. Operative time was longer in the laparoscopic group (500 ± 125.8 vs. 381.8 ± 60.9 minutes, P = 0.03). Thirty-day complications were not significantly different between groups (laparoscopic 25 percent vs. open 43.7 percent, P = 0.26). Length of stay was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic group (5.3 ± 1.3 days vs. 9.9 ± 3.3 days open, P < 0.001). Average return of gastrointestinal function was 2.5 days in the laparoscopic group and 4.8 days in the open group ( P = 0.001). Time to soft diet was three days in the laparoscopic group and six days in the open group ( P < 0.001). All patients were alive and all pouches were intact at last follow-up. Laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is feasible with apparent safety in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, resulting in shorter duration of hospital stay and quicker return of gastrointestinal function compared with the open procedure with no difference in perioperative complications, reoperations, and readmissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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6. Sexual Function, Body Image, and Quality of Life after Laparoscopic and Open Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.
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Larson, David W., Davies, Michael M., Dozois, Eric J., Cima, Robert R., Piotrowicz, Karen, Anderson, Kari, Barnes, Sunni A., Harmsen, W. Scott, Young-Fadok, Tonia M., Wolff, Bruce G., and Pemberton, John H.
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QUALITY of life ,BODY image in women ,SEXUAL intercourse ,ULCERATIVE colitis ,MEDICAL research - Abstract
This study was designed to compare self-reported sexual function, body image, and quality of life outcomes among ulcerative colitis patients undergoing laparoscopic or open ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. Between 1978 and 2004, 100 laparoscopic and 189 open operations were performed in patients who were identified from a previously published cohort. Patients were surveyed one year after operation to evaluate sexual function, body image, and quality of life. A total of 125 of 289 patients (43 percent) returned completed surveys. There were no significant differences in terms of demographics, complications, or long-term functional outcomes between those who completed the surveys and those who did not. There were no clinical differences in results between laparoscopic and open patients using the three survey instruments. Orgasmic function scores were lower in men who underwent laparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis ( P < 0.05) compared with open ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. Overall, sexual function scores were equal to or better than normal values for men but were lower in women. Finally, overall body image and quality of life scores were above the means published for the United States. After ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, men and women reported excellent body image and high cosmetic and quality of life scores regardless of operative approach. Female sexual function was more adversely affected after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis than was male sexual function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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7. Effect of Infliximab on Short-Term Complications in Patients Undergoing Operation for Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
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Selvasekar, Chelliah R., Cima, Robert R., Larson, David W., Dozois, Eric J., Harrington, Jeffrey R., Harmsen, William S., Loftus, Edward V., Sandborn, William J., Wolff, Bruce G., and Pemberton, John H.
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COLON diseases , *ULCERATIVE colitis , *INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases , *ADRENOCORTICAL hormones - Abstract
Background: Total proctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred operation for patients with chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) refractory to medical therapy. Infliximab (IFX), an antitumor necrosis factor−α antibody, has demonstrated efficacy in medical management of CUC. The aim of this study is to determine if IFX before IPAA impacts short-term outcomes. Study Design: A prospective institutional database was retrospectively reviewed for short-term complications after IPAA for CUC. Postoperative outcomes were compared between patients who received pre-IPAA IFX and those who did not. Results: Between 2002 and 2005, 47 patients received IFX before IPAA, and 254 patients received none. There were no gender (p = 0.16) or body mass index (p = 0.07) differences between groups. IFX patients were younger than non-IFX patients (mean age 28.1 to 39.3 years) (p < 0.001). In IFX patients, 70% were receiving preoperative IFX, azathioprine, and corticosteroids. Mortality was nil. Overall surgical morbidity was similar: 61.7% and 48.8%, IFX and non-IFX, respectively (p = 0.10). Anastomotic leaks (p = 0.02), pouch-specific (p = 0.01) and infectious (p < 0.01) complications were more common in IFX patients. Multivariable analysis revealed IFX as the only factor independently associated with infectious complications (odds ratio [OR] = 3.5; CI, 1.6−7.5). In a separate analysis, incorporating age, high-dose corticosteroids, azathioprine, and severity of colitis, IFX remained significantly associated with infectious complications (OR = 2.7; CI, 1.1−6.7). Conclusions: CUC patients treated with IFX before IPAA have substantially increased the odds of postoperative pouch-related and infectious complications. Additional prospective studies are required to determine if IFX alone or other factors contribute to the observed increases in infectious complications. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2007
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8. Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis: Does Age at the Time of Surgery Affect Outcome?
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Chapman, Jennifer R., Larson, David W., Wolff, Bruce G., Dozois, Eric J., Cima, Robert R., Pemberton, John H., Crownhart, B. S., and Larson, Dirk R.
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QUALITY of life ,SURGICAL complications ,PATIENTS ,ULCERATIVE colitis ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SPORTS - Abstract
Hypothesis Functional outcome and quality of life in older patients (>55 years) undergoing ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis have been incompletely studied. Our aim was to update our understanding on how the age of the patient at the time of surgery influences functional outcome and quality of life after IPAA. Methods From January 1, 1981, to December 31, 2000, two thousand two patients who underwent IPAA were studied. Patients were grouped by age at operation: 45 years or younger (n = 1688), between 46 and 55 years (n = 249), and older than 55 years (n = 65). Mean age was 33.5 years. Postoperative complications, function, and quality of life were assessed with a questionnaire administered annually. Results Follow-up for patients older than 55 years was a mean ± SD of 8.1 ± 4.8 years. Overall, follow-up was a mean of 10.1 ± 5.7 years. The pouch failure rate for patients older than 55 years was 1.6% at 10 years. No statistically significant difference in pouch failure between age groups was observed. Overall, frequent daytime and nighttime incontinence, respectively, occurred in 5.6% and 13.3% of the patients at 10 years. Incontinence was more common in older patients (P = .002 at 3 years). Quality of life as assessed by social activities, work, travel, sexual activity, family relationships, and sports and recreation was not significantly different among age groups. Most patients felt that their condition had improved or that they had no restrictions after IPAA. Conclusions Postoperative complications after surgery seem to be unrelated to age at the time of surgery. Although incontinence may occur more frequently in older patients, IPAA does not adversely affect quality of life in patients older than 55 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Ulcerative Colitis.
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Cima, Robert R. and Pemberton, John H.
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ULCERATIVE colitis ,COLITIS ,INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases ,SURGERY - Abstract
Discusses the medical and surgical management of chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC), a mucosal inflammatory process limited to the rectum and the colon. Major diseases processes of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease; Etiology of the diseases; Approximate number of people in the United States diagnosed as having CUC.
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10. Timing and Location of Venous Thromboembolisms After Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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McKenna, Nicholas P., Bews, Katherine A., Behm, Kevin T., Mathis, Kellie L., Cima, Robert R., and Habermann, Elizabeth B.
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INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases , *CROHN'S disease , *COLECTOMY , *ULCERATIVE colitis , *REPORTING of diseases , *THROMBOEMBOLISM - Abstract
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are reported to be at elevated risk for postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE). The rate and location of these VTE complications is unclear. Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) undergoing intestinal operations between January 2006 and March 2021 were identified from the medical record at a single institution. The overall incidence of VTEs and their anatomic location were determined to 90 days postoperatively. In 2716 operations in patients with UC, VTE prevalence was 1.95% at 1-30 days, 0.74% at 31-60 days, and 0.48% at 90 days (P < 0.0001). Seventy two percent of VTEs within the first 30 days were in the portomesenteric system, and this remained the location for the majority of VTE events at 31-60 and 61-90 days postoperatively. In the first 30 days, proctectomies had the highest incidence of VTEs (2.5%) in patients with UC. In 2921 operations in patients with CD, VTE prevalence was 1.43%, 0.55%, and 0.41% at 1-30 days, 31-60 days, and 61-90 days, respectively (P < 0.0001). Portomesenteric VTEs accounted for 31% of all VTEs within 30 days postoperatively. In the first 30 days, total abdominal colectomies had the highest incidence of VTEs (2.5%) in patients with CD. The majority of VTEs within 90 days of surgery for UC and Crohn's are diagnosed within the first 30 days. The risk of a VTE varies by the extent of the operation performed, with portomesenteric VTE representing a substantial proportion of events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Loop ileostomy reversal after colon and rectal surgery: a single institutional 5-year experience in 944 patients
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Rajesh Pendlimari, Gaetano Luglio, Heidi Nelson, Robert R. Cima, Stefan D. Holubar, Luglio, Gaetano, Pendlimari, Rajesh, Holubar, Stefan D, Cima, Robert R, and Nelson, Heidi
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Adult ,Male ,Reoperation ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Time Factors ,Colonic Disease ,Databases, Factual ,Time Factor ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Anastomosis ,Cohort Studies ,Ileostomy ,Colonic Diseases ,Medicine ,Humans ,Defecation ,Aged ,Univariate analysis ,business.industry ,Rectal Disease ,Perioperative ,Recovery of Function ,Length of Stay ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Ulcerative colitis ,Colorectal surgery ,Surgery ,Rectal Diseases ,Treatment Outcome ,Anesthesia ,Diverticular disease ,Female ,Cohort Studie ,business ,Human - Abstract
Background Diverting loop ileostomy is used to mitigate the sequelae of anastomotic dehiscence. Objective To report the rate of complications after ileostomy reversal using standardized definitions to aid physicians who are deciding whether to divert anastomoses. Methods Patients who underwent diverting loop ileostomy closure from January 1, 2005, through February 28, 2010, were identified using a prospective database. Perioperative variables and 30-day outcomes were reviewed. Complications were graded according to the Clavien-Dindo Classification, in which grade III, IV, or V represents major complications. Univariate analysis assessed the relationship between operative variables and surgical outcomes. Results A total of 944 patients underwent reversal: 43.1% were women, the mean age was 47.2 years, the mean body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) was 25.7, and 18.5% were American Society of Anesthesiologists class III or IV. Indications for the initial operation were ulcerative colitis (49.5%), rectal cancer (27.5%), diverticular disease (6.8%), and other (16.1%). Anastomotic technique for reversal was sutured fold-over in 466 patients (49.4%), stapled in 315 (33.4%), and handsewn end to end in 163 (17.3%). After reversal, the mean time to first bowel movement, tolerance of soft diet, and discharge from hospital was 2.6, 3.7, and 5.2 days, respectively. Handsewn cases had longer operative times and longer times to bowel movement, soft diet, and discharge. Overall, complications occurred in 203 patients (21.5%), including 45 patients (4.8%) who experienced a major complication; there were no deaths within 30 days. Conclusion Ileostomy closure is associated with a low rate of major grade III and IV complications and should be reserved for patients who have a predicted postoperative major complication rate of 5% or more without diversion.
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