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  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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  • Segmental colectomy is a surgical option for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients with increased risk of postoperative complications.
  • Identifying optimal candidates for segmental colectomy in UC is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate postoperative and long-term outcomes of patients with ulcerative colitis who underwent segmental colectomy.
  • To identify factors influencing outcomes in UC patients undergoing segmental colectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series conducted at a tertiary care Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) center.
  • Analysis of 55 UC patients who underwent segmental colectomy between 1995 and 2022.
  • Outcomes assessed included postoperative complications, early/late colitis, metachronous cancer, proctocolectomy-free survival, and stoma rates.

Main Results:

  • The study included 55 patients (36.4% female, mean age 67.8 years), with 58.2% having ASA score of 3 and 87.3% with comorbidities.
  • Postoperative complications occurred in 29.1% of patients (12.7% Clavien-Dindo class III-V). Early and late colitis rates were 9.1% and 14.5%.
  • Two- and 5-year proctocolectomy-free survival rates were 91% and 88%, respectively, with 10.9% requiring a stoma at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Segmental colectomy in UC is associated with low rates of postoperative complications, early/late colitis, and metachronous cancer.
  • The procedure demonstrates favorable long-term outcomes, including high proctocolectomy-free survival rates.
  • Segmental colectomy is a safe consideration for select UC patients, particularly the elderly with quiescent disease or other specific indications.