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    Surgical endoscopy and other interventional techniques 11 (1997), S. 264 -267 
    ISSN: 1432-2218
    Keywords: Key words: Laparoscopy — Diverticular disease — Hinchey system
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Background: Resection of diverticular disease may be quite challenging; the acute inflammatory process, thick sigmoid mesentery, and any associated fistula or abscess can make this procedure technically demanding. The aim of this study was to compare the results between laparoscopic and laparotomy-type resections stratified by disease severity and thereby predict outcome and possibly a subset of patients who may benefit from a laparoscopic approach. Methods: From August 1991 to December 1995, all patients with diverticular disease were classified according to a modified Hinchey classification system. The laparoscopic group included 18 patients who underwent a laparoscopic assisted colectomy, one with a loop ileostomy. The identical procedures were performed in 18 patients by laparotomy. The mean age of the two groups were 62.8 and 67.1 years, respectively (p= NS). Results: Seven of 18 patients in whom laparoscopy was attempted (38.9%) had conversion to laparotomy. Six of seven (85.7%) conversions were directly related to the intense inflammatory process. Laparoscopic treated patients with Hinchey IIa or IIb disease had a morbidity rate of 33.3% and a conversion rate of 50% while all patients with Hinchey I disease were successfully completed without morbidity or conversions to laparotomy. However, after the first four cases, the intraoperative morbidity and postoperative morbidity rates were zero and 14.3% and after ten cases they were zero and zero, respectively. Furthermore, the median length of hospitalization for Hinchey I patients after laparoscopy was 5.0 days vs 7 days after laparotomy (p 〈 0.05). In Hinchey IIa and IIb patients, the median length of hospitalization was almost 50% shorter with a laparoscopic approach (6 days vs 10 days, p 〈 0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, laparoscopic resection of diverticulitis can be performed without additional morbidity particularly in Hinchey I patients and with a reduced length of hospitalization in patients with class I or II disease. Patients with class I disease, and after initial experience even those with class II disease, can benefit from the reduced morbidity and length of hospitalization associated with laparoscopic treatment.
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    ISSN: 1530-0358
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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    Springer
    International journal of colorectal disease 11 (1996), S. 287-293 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé. But: La mortalité réelle, le coût et l'incapacité de travail en cas de traitement médical de la colite ulcéro-hémorragique sont rarement définis et encoure plus rarement comparés à des paramètres analogues associés au traitement chirurgical. Ceci nous a conduit à déterminer et comparer le traitement médical versus le traitement chirurgical chez des patients hospitalisés en raison d'une colite ulcéro-hémorragique. Matériel et méthodes: Les patients ont été comparés quant à l'âge, la durée et la sévérité de la maladie déterminée avec les indexes d'activité de Truelove et Witts, la colonoscopie, l'aspect histologique et le score APACHE. La morbidité, le coût et l'incapacité de travail déterminés chez 20 patients ayant requis au moins une hospitalisation, ont été comparés à ceux mesurés chez 20 patients traités par un procédé en trois temps opératoires. Les données démographiques, le nombre d'admissions hospitalières, la durée du séjour, le coût hospitalier total incluant le chirurgien consultant et l'anesthésiste, la morbidité de chaque traitement et l'incapacité de travail ont étéétablis. Des analyses statistiques ont été réalisées utilisant de test de Mann-Whitney ainsi que le test de Fisher. Le seuil de signification a été déterminéàP〈0.05. Résultats: L'âge moyen était de 53,6 ans dans le groupe traité de manière médicale et de 48,1% dans le group chirurgical (P = NS); la durée moyenne d'évolution de l'affection était de 10,5 et 9,5 ans (P = NS). La sévérité de la pancolite était présente dans les deux groupes. Le score d'APACHE calculéétait respectivement de 13 et 14 dans le groupe médical et le groupe chirurgical. Il n'y avait pas de différence significative entre le taux total d'admission hospitalière et le taux obtenu par séjour des patients dans chacun des deux groupes. Le taux moyen, en case de séjour hospitalier dans le groupe médical, s'établit à $ 28,477.– par patient alors que le taux en cas de traitement chirurgical à trois équipes est de $ 33,041.– en cas de proctocolectomie. La durée moyenne des séjours pré-hospitaliers avant l'intervention chirurgicale est de 5 mois dans le groupe chirurgical (P = NS). Les patients du groupe médical ont requis toutefois plus de transfusion (25%) en comparaison avec le groupe chirurgical (0%) (P〈0.01). Tous les patients du groupe chirurgical recevaient des stéroïdes manière permanente. Par ailleurs, alors que 65% des patients du groupe médical présentaient des complications à mettre en rapport avec la prise de stéroïdes, le taux de complications chirurgicales majeures est restéà 15% (P〈0.01). Conclusion: Le traitement médical est associéà un taux de complications significativement plus élevé que celui résultant de la seule chirurgie. En plus, une proctocolectomie avec restauration de la continuité a été réalisée sans coûts hospitaliers additionnels chez des patientes porteuses d'une colite ulcéreuse. La valeur d'un traitement médical prolongé dans ce groupe sélectionné de patients est discutable.
    Notes: Abstract. Aim: The true morbidity, cost and disability of medical therapy for ulcerative colitis are seldom delineated and are even less frequently compared to analogous parameters associated with surgical therapy. Therefore, we sought to assess and contrast medical versus surgical therapy for patients hospitalized due to severe ulcerative colitis. Materials and methods: Patients were matched for age, duration and severity of disease based upon Truelove and Witts' activity index, colonoscopic and histologic appearance and APACHE (Acute Psychological and Chronic Health Evaluation) II scores. Morbidity, cost and disability of 20 medically treated patients who required at least one hospital admission were compared to 20 patients treated by a three stage restorative proctocolectomy. Demographic data, number of hospital admissions, length of stay, total hospital charges including consultant's, surgeon's, and anesthesiologist's fees, morbidity of each approach and disability were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney and Fisher exact tests. Significance was considered as P〈0.05. Results: The mean age was 53.6 years in the medical group and 48.1 years in the surgical group (P = NS) and the average duration of disease was 10.5 years and 9.5 years, respectively (P = NS). The same severity of pancolitis was noted in both groups; APACHE scores of 13 and 14 in the medical and surgical groups, respectively, were noted. The total number of hospital admissions and total combined length of stay per patient in each group were not significant. Total mean hospital cost for the medical group was $ 28,477.00 per patient versus $ 33,041.00 for the three stage restorative proctocolectomy (P = NS). The mean duration of disability in the medical group was 6.4 months per patient versus 5.0 months in the surgical group (P = NS). However, patients in the medical group required more transfusions (25%) than did those in the surgical group (0%) (P〈0.05) and significant weight loss was more common in the medical group (45%) compared to the surgical group (5%) (P〈0.01). All patients in the surgical group were permanently weaned from steroids. Furthermore, while 65% of patients in the medical group had significant steroid-related complications, the major surgical complication rate was only 15% (P〈0.01). Conclusion: Medical treatment was associated with a significantly higher overall morbidity than surgical therapy. Additionally, a three stage restorative proctocolectomy was performed at no additional hospital cost or subsequent disability in patients with severe ulcerative colitis. The value of prolonged medical therapy in this select group of patients is questionable.
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