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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Limited comparative data exists for surgical outcomes between abdominal and transperineal approaches in rectal prolapse treatment.
  • Rectal prolapse surgery necessitates careful consideration of surgical approach to minimize postoperative complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare postoperative complication rates between abdominal and transperineal surgical approaches for rectal prolapse.
  • To identify risk factors associated with complications following rectal prolapse surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study utilizing the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database (2005-2008).
  • Inclusion of all patients undergoing surgical treatment for rectal prolapse.
  • Comparison of surgical outcomes, focusing on validated morbidity and 30-day mortality, between abdominal and transperineal approaches.

Main Results:

  • A total of 1485 patients underwent rectal prolapse surgery (706 abdominal, 779 transperineal).
  • Abdominal approaches were associated with significantly higher rates of infectious complications (9.8% vs 3.7%) and overall complications (12.9% vs 7.6%) compared to transperineal approaches.
  • Multivariate analysis identified ASA class 4 and abdominal surgery as risk factors for overall complications, while albumin levels ≥ 2.5 were protective. High BMI and abdominal approach predicted infectious complications.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal surgery for rectal prolapse is an independent predictor of both infectious and overall postoperative complications.
  • Patients with significant comorbidities or elevated BMI are at higher risk and may be better candidates for the transperineal approach.
  • The study's retrospective design may introduce selection bias, warranting cautious interpretation of findings.