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Total proctocolectomy without the lithotomy position.

W H Weintraub, A G Coran

Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics

|December 1, 1975

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Total proctocolectomy for benign conditions can be performed solely through an abdominal incision, eliminating the need for the lithotomy position. This simplified technique offers excellent visibility and gratifying outcomes in patients.

Area of Science:

Surgical techniques
Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

Total proctocolectomy is a surgical procedure for benign diseases.
Traditional methods often require the lithotomy position, adding complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simplified approach to total proctocolectomy.
To evaluate the feasibility of performing the procedure without the lithotomy position.

Main Methods:

Performing total proctocolectomy exclusively through an abdominal incision.
Avoiding patient repositioning into the lithotomy position.

Main Results:

The procedure was quick and simple to perform.
Excellent surgical visibility was achieved, even in narrow pelvises.

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Gratifying results were observed in all six patients.

Conclusions:

Total proctocolectomy for benign disease can be safely and effectively performed without the lithotomy position.
This approach streamlines the surgical process and enhances operative conditions.