Obstructive defecation Syndrome: 19 years of experience with laparoscopic resection rectopexy

T. Laubert*, M. Kleemann, U. J. Roblick, C. Bürk, P. Hildebrand, J. Lewejohann, E. Schlöricke, H. P. Bruch

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit
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Abstract

Background: In obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) combinations of morphologic alterations of the pelvic floor and the colorectum are nearly always evident. Laparoscopic resection rectopexy (LRR) aims at restoring physiological function. We present the results of 19 years of experience with this procedure in patients with ODS. Methods: Between 1993 and 2012, 264 patients underwent LRR for ODS at our department. Perioperative and follow-up data were analyzed. Results: The female/male ratio was 25.4:1, mean age was 61.3 years (±14.3 years), and mean body mass index (BMI) was 25.2 kg/m2 (±4.2 kg/m2). The pathological conditions most frequently found in combination were a sigmoidocele plus a rectocele (n = 79) and a sigmoidocele plus a rectal prolapse or intussusception (n = 69). The conversion rate was 2.3 % (n = 6). The mortality rate was 0.75 % (n = 2), the rate of complications requiring surgical re-intervention was 4.3 % (n = 11), and the rate of minor complications was 19.8 % (n = 51). Follow-up data were available for 161 patients with a mean follow-up of 58.2 months (±47.1 months). Long-term results showed that 79.5 % of patients (n = 128) reported at least an improvement of symptoms. In cases of a sigmoidocele (n = 63 available for follow-up) or a rectal prolapse II /III (n = 72 available for follow-up), the improvement rates were 79.4 % (n = 50) and 81.9 % (n = 59), respectively. Conclusions: LRR is a safe and effective procedure. Our perioperative results and long-term functional outcome strengthen the evidence regarding benefits of LRR in patients with an outlet obstruction. However, careful patient selection is essential.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftTechniques in Coloproctology
Jahrgang17
Ausgabenummer3
Seiten (von - bis)307-314
Seitenumfang8
ISSN1123-6337
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.06.2013

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