Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RP/IPAA) is the procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), some patients with colonic Crohn’s disease (CD), and those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); albeit, owing to its complexity, it should be performed...

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Main Authors: Melik Kağan Aktaş, Mehmet Gülmez, Ahmet Anıl Sahar, Can Saraçoğlu, Eren Esen, Erman Aytaç, Feza H. Remzi
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Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2023-07-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=2516
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author Melik Kağan Aktaş
Mehmet Gülmez
Ahmet Anıl Sahar
Can Saraçoğlu
Eren Esen
Erman Aytaç
Feza H. Remzi
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description Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RP/IPAA) is the procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), some patients with colonic Crohn’s disease (CD), and those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); albeit, owing to its complexity, it should be performed by experienced professionals. RP/IPAA is the recommended surgical treatment for UC when the standard medical therapy is ineffective. This procedure has been demonstrated to provide patients with a good quality of life, such as in FAP patients with extensive disease in the rectum. The CD has been associated with higher rates of perianal involvement and disease recurrence, but some patients with CD limited to the large intestine and minimal perianal or ileal disease may also be considered for this operation. First, all patients undergo a detailed preoperative evaluation that includes a review of previous imaging, pathology, and colonoscopy findings, a perianal examination, an evaluation of the anorectal functions, mechanical bowel preparation, and prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis and infectious complications. A staged approach is the most commonly preferred technique for RP/IPAA, which can be performed in 2 or 3 stages. The IPAA can be performed by laparoscopic, robotic, or open approach. The type of approach is determined based on the patient’s condition, medication used, elective or emergency setting, and the surgeon’s expertise level. A successful IPAA requires tension-free pouch anastomosis. The most common IPAA pouch types are the J or S pouches; alternatively, an H pouch may be created, which is mainly used in redo pouches. In experienced centers, > 95% of the patients become stoma-free in 10 years. IPAA is a complex procedure, and the complications after pouch surgery are pouchitis, pelvic sepsis, pouch failure, or anastomotic stricture. The majority of long-term complications can be prevented in such cases with a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and through the use of appropriate surgical techniques and postoperative care conducted at experienced centers. The techniques for performing RP/IPAA with their long-term outcomes have been reviewed in this article.
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spelling doaj.art-1b45d0a428b344ffac55cac9217757742023-07-13T11:52:31ZengGalenos Publishing HouseBalkan Medical Journal2146-31232023-07-0140423624310.4274/balkanmedj.galenos.2023.2023-5-12Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal AnastomosisMelik Kağan Aktaş0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0107-543XMehmet Gülmez1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8803-6160Ahmet Anıl Sahar2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1598-020XCan Saraçoğlu3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8047-1296Eren Esen4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4905-7142Erman Aytaç5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8803-0874Feza H. Remzi6https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3465-9324Department of General Surgery, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Atakent Hospital, İstanbul, TurkeyInflammatory Bowel Disease Center, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USADepartment of General Surgery, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Atakent Hospital, İstanbul, TurkeyDepartment of General Surgery, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Atakent Hospital, İstanbul, TurkeyInflammatory Bowel Disease Center, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USADepartment of General Surgery, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Atakent Hospital, İstanbul, TurkeyInflammatory Bowel Disease Center, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USARestorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RP/IPAA) is the procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), some patients with colonic Crohn’s disease (CD), and those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); albeit, owing to its complexity, it should be performed by experienced professionals. RP/IPAA is the recommended surgical treatment for UC when the standard medical therapy is ineffective. This procedure has been demonstrated to provide patients with a good quality of life, such as in FAP patients with extensive disease in the rectum. The CD has been associated with higher rates of perianal involvement and disease recurrence, but some patients with CD limited to the large intestine and minimal perianal or ileal disease may also be considered for this operation. First, all patients undergo a detailed preoperative evaluation that includes a review of previous imaging, pathology, and colonoscopy findings, a perianal examination, an evaluation of the anorectal functions, mechanical bowel preparation, and prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis and infectious complications. A staged approach is the most commonly preferred technique for RP/IPAA, which can be performed in 2 or 3 stages. The IPAA can be performed by laparoscopic, robotic, or open approach. The type of approach is determined based on the patient’s condition, medication used, elective or emergency setting, and the surgeon’s expertise level. A successful IPAA requires tension-free pouch anastomosis. The most common IPAA pouch types are the J or S pouches; alternatively, an H pouch may be created, which is mainly used in redo pouches. In experienced centers, > 95% of the patients become stoma-free in 10 years. IPAA is a complex procedure, and the complications after pouch surgery are pouchitis, pelvic sepsis, pouch failure, or anastomotic stricture. The majority of long-term complications can be prevented in such cases with a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and through the use of appropriate surgical techniques and postoperative care conducted at experienced centers. The techniques for performing RP/IPAA with their long-term outcomes have been reviewed in this article.http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=2516
spellingShingle Melik Kağan Aktaş
Mehmet Gülmez
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Can Saraçoğlu
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Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
Balkan Medical Journal
title Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
title_full Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
title_fullStr Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
title_full_unstemmed Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
title_short Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis
title_sort current status and surgical technique for restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis
url http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/abstract.php?lang=en&id=2516
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