Re-laparoscopy in the treatment of anastomotic leak following laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomos
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Re‑laparoscopy in the treatment of anastomotic leak following laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis Andrea Vignali1,2 · Ugo Elmore1 · Francesca Aleotti1 · Delpini Roberto1 · Paolo Parise1 · Riccardo Rosati1,2 Received: 11 May 2020 / Accepted: 16 October 2020 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2020
Abstract Background Anastomotic leak still represents the most feared surgical complication following colorectal resection and is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic reoperation for symptomatic anastomotic leak (AL) after laparoscopic right colectomy with mechanical intracorporeal anastomosis (IA). Methods From January 2012 to December 2019, 428 consecutive laparoscopic right colectomy with IA were performed. Overall symptomatic AL rate requiring reoperation was 5.8% (26/428). Data on patient demographics as well as operative findings, time elapsed from primary surgery and from the onset of symptoms of anastomotic leak, time and duration of relaparoscopy, ICU stay, morbidity, mortality rate, length of hospital stay and readmission, were all retrospectively reviewed. Results Laparoscopic approach was attempted in 23 (88.4%) hemodynamically stable patients. Conversion rate was 21.4%. Reasons for conversion were gross fecal peritonitis (n = 2), colonic ischemia (n = 1), severe bowel distension (n = 2). Eighteen (78.2%) patients underwent successfully laparoscopic (LPS) reoperation. A repair of the anastomotic defect was done in 11 (61.1%) patients, while in 7 patients the intracorporeal mechanical anastomosis was refashioned. A diverting ileostomy was done in 22.2% of cases (n = 4). A second reoperation for leak persistence was necessary in two cases (11.1%). Median (range) length of postoperative hospital stay from re-laparoscopy was 15.5 (9–53) days. Overall morbidity rate was 38.7%. Mortality rate was 5.5% (n = 1) Conclusion laparoscopic re-intervention for the treatment of anastomotic leak following LPS right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis in hemodynamically stable and highly selected patients in the experienced hands of dedicated laparoscopic surgeons, is a safe option with acceptable morbidity and mortality rate. Keywords Laparoscopy · Re-laparoscopy · Anastomotic leak · Postoperative peritonitis · Colon Laparoscopic approach to colorectal procedures has now become a routine practice for many surgeons worldwide. The increasing experience in the field of minimally invasive surgery has challenged the traditional open approach to the most feared complication of colorectal surgery that is represented by the anastomotic leak. Failure of the anastomosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality rate, sepsis, * Andrea Vignali [email protected] 1
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
Vita‑Salute University, San Raffaele Scientific I
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