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Sydney Houry

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PubMed2006

Quality of life after laparoscopic colorectal resection for endometriosis.

BACKGROUND: Indications of colorectal resection for endometriosis remain controversial because of the risk of major complications. Therefore, the aims of the current study were to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis on quality of life and gynaecologic and digestive symptoms, and its complications. METHODS: After magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonographic evaluation of symptomatic colorectal endometriosis, 58 consecutive women requiring colorectal resection were included in this study. Symptom questionnaires and the short-form (SF)-36 Health Status and the quality of life score were completed. Linear intensity scores for several gynaecologic and digestive symptoms and perioperative complications were also recorded. RESULTS: Fifty-one women (88%) underwent laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection and seven required laparoconversion. Major complications occurred in nine cases (15.5%), including six rectovaginal fistulae (10.3%), and the three remaining complications corresponded to a haemoperitoneum, a uroperitoneum and a pelvic abscess. Median follow-up after colorectal resection was 22.5 months (2-55 months). A significant improvement in dysmenorrhoea (P < 0.0001), dysparaeunia (P < 0.0001), bowel movement pain or cramping (P < 0.0001), pain on defecation (P < 0.0001), diarrhoea (P < 0.016), lower back pain (P < 0.0001) and asthaenia (P < 0.0002) was observed. Tenesmus, rectorrhagia and constipation were not improved. All the items of the SF-36 Health Status and the quality of life score were improved after colorectal resection for endometriosis. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis significantly improves quality of life and gynaecologic and digestive symptoms. However, women have to be informed on the risk of complications including rectovaginal fistula.

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PubMed2006

Ischemic colitis.

BACKGROUND: Ischemic colitis almost always occurs in older patients. Because life expectancy is increasing, more and more often physicians will face this problem. The aim of this study was to identify factors leading to surgery in the acute phase of the disease, and to evaluate mortality and long-term follow-up evaluation. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of 73 patients (mean age, 73 y) in the Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Diagnosis was obtained by endoscopic and pathologic procedures. The median follow-up period was 4.5 years (range, 2-9 y). RESULTS: Thirty-six patients had 1 or more co-existing medical diseases. All the patients had either lower intestinal bleeding (45 patients) or diarrhea (28 patients). Thirty-three patients had undergone surgery (45%). In the surgical group, 13 patients underwent immediate surgery for abdominal tenderness and/or shock. Eight of these patients died (62%). Out of 60 patients undergoing nonsurgical immediate management, 1 patient died (septic shock). Delayed surgery was indicated in 20 out of the 59 remaining patients for clinical or endoscopic aggravation. Six of these patients died (30%). Multivariate analysis selected 4 factors of severity: age younger than 80 years, male sex, absence of bleeding, and abdominal tenderness. In the follow-up period 13 patients died from a cardiovascular disease. The 2- and 5-year actuarial survival rates of patients who survived the initial hospitalization were 88% and 68%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Multivariate analysis selected the risk factors of severity. In severely ill patients serial endoscopic evaluations are the best indicator for surgery before appearance of tenderness, septic shock, full-thickness gangrene, and perforation. At discharge, anticoagulant or anti-arrhythmic therapy should be considered for patients who have cardiovascular disease.

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PubMed2005

Feasibility and clinical outcome of laparoscopic colorectal resection for endometriosis.

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility and complications of laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis and its efficacy on gynecologic and digestive symptoms. STUDY DESIGN: After magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonographic evaluation of symptomatic colorectal endometriosis, 40 consecutive women requiring colorectal resection were included in this study. Symptom questionnaires were completed before and after the procedure. Perioperative complications and linear intensity scores for several gynecologic and digestive symptoms were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-six women (90%) underwent laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection and 4 required laparoconversion. Major complications occurred in 4 cases (10%), including 3 rectovaginal fistulae and 1 pelvic abscess. Transient urinary dysfunction occurred in 7 women (17.5%). Median follow-up after colorectal resection was 15 months (3-22 months). Median overall preoperative and postoperative pain scores were 8 +/- 1 (range 4-10) and 2 +/- 2 (0-10), respectively ( P < .0001). Nonmenstrual pelvic pain ( P = .0001), dysmenorrhea ( P < .0001), dyspareunia ( P = .0001), and pain on defecation ( P < .0005) were improved by colorectal resection. Lower back pain and asthenia were not improved. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis is feasible but carries a risk of major postoperative complications. Colorectal resection improved gynecologic and digestive symptoms, and the overall pain score.

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