Alternative specimen extraction techniques after laparoscopic emergency colectomy in inflammatory bowel disease

Tjibbe J. Gardenbroek, Emma J. Eshuis, Gijs J.D. Van Acker, Pieter J. Tanis, Willem A. Bemelman*

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Abstract

Background: 

Omitting the extraction site incision potentially further decreases the abdominal wall trauma in laparoscopic surgery. The purpose of this study was to report the results of alternative specimen extraction techniques after laparoscopic emergency colectomy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 

Methods: 

Ten consecutive patients with IBD underwent (sub)acute emergency colectomy for refractory disease from October 2009 until December 2010. The specimen was retrieved via the stoma site in three and transrectally in seven patients. Patient data were prospectively collected. In case of later completion proctectomy and pouch procedure, adhesions were systematically scored. 

Results: 

The extraction techniques were all feasible. Median operative time was 219 (interquartile range (IQR), 197-232) min. The pain scores and morphine requirement in patients decreased quickly after surgery. No infectious complications occurred. In five patients, a completion proctectomy was performed at a median time of 7 (IQR, 3.8-9.3) months after colectomy. All patients showed absence of any adhesions in the pelvis. In two patients, limited adhesions of the cut side of the mesentery were present. 

Conclusions: 

Specimen extraction via the rectum or stoma site is a safe, alternative way to extract the specimen after laparoscopic colectomy. No infectious complications were observed postoperatively and no pelvic adhesions were found during completion proctectomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)408-412
Number of pages5
JournalSurgical Endoscopy
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes

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