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Laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy for slow-transit constipation.

H Athanasakis1, J Tsiaoussis, J S Vassilakis

  • 1Department of General Surgery and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Motility, University Hospital of Heraklion, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete GR-711 10, Greece.

Surgical Endoscopy
|December 1, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy (LASC) offers a safe surgical option for severe slow-transit constipation (STC) when other treatments fail. This minimally invasive approach demonstrated good outcomes and normal bowel function in female patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Slow-transit constipation (STC) is a debilitating condition primarily affecting women, often refractory to medical management.
  • Surgical intervention, specifically colectomy, is considered when conservative therapies prove ineffective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy (LASC) for treating STC.
  • To describe the surgical technique and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Four female patients with STC underwent LASC with ileorectal anastomosis.
  • Preoperative assessment included clinical evaluation, evacuation proctography, manometry, and colonic transit studies.
  • The procedure involved laparoscopic mobilization of the colon, mesenteric vessel ligation, and creation of an ileorectal anastomosis through a small abdominal incision.

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Main Results:

  • LASC was performed successfully in all patients with minimal blood loss and no conversion to open surgery.
  • Operating times ranged from 150 to 260 minutes.
  • One patient experienced transient postoperative abdominal distension; all others had uneventful recoveries and were discharged between postoperative days 4-10.
  • At 9-month follow-up, all patients reported normal anorectal function with 2-4 daily bowel movements.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy is a technically demanding but safe and effective surgical option for patients with STC.
  • The procedure leads to significant improvement in bowel function and quality of life.