Initial experience with transanal proctectomy in children
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In brief
In brief
This pilot case series reports outcomes of transanal completion proctectomy in seven pediatric IBD patients, primarily for ulcerative colitis with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. The technique proved safe and effective with no conversions, minimal complications, and acceptable functional outcomes at early follow-up.
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Abstract
Background
The use of transanal proctectomy may have particular advantages for pediatric patients with small pelvic working space. We report short-term outcomes of transanal completion proctectomy (taCP) during surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
Methods
All patients (age≤19) underwent taCP from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. Prior total abdominal colectomy (TAC) was performed using a single-incision technique. At operation, patients underwent single-incision laparoscopy with taCP. Patient demographics, pre and perioperative details, and postoperative complications were abstracted.
Results
Seven patients (n = 6) with a median age of 18 years [Range: 13–19] were included in this initial series. All patients had a prior TAC with end-ileostomy with taCP occurring a median of 6 [Range: 3–89] months after TAC. Six of 7 had a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) while 1 patient had Crohn's colitis. For patients with UC, taCP was part of an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis with the majority (n = 4) proceeding as a modified-two stage and the remaining (n = 2) a three-stage approach. Single-incision laparoscopy through the prior ileostomy site was used in all IPAA patients. Median operative time was 226 [Range: 150–264] minutes with no conversions to more invasive technique. Median hospital length of stay (LOS) was 5 [Range: 2–8] days.
In-hospital complications occurred in two patients who had watery diarrhea that prolonged LOS but resolved postdischarge. One patient was readmitted for bowel obstruction that resolved with placement of red rubber catheter at the ileostomy site.
Of the 4 patients with a functioning ileal pouch, 1 patient reported 6–10 bowel movements per day, while 3 others reported ≤5 bowel movements per day. Half (n = 2) reported 1–2 nocturnal bowel movements at their first postoperative visit. No patients reported soiling or leakage, though one patient had a single episode of incontinence.
Conclusion
In this pilot series, transanal proctectomy was effective and safe. Future work should compare traditional MIS completion proctectomy to taCP for applications in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Type of study
: Case series.
Level of Evidence
: IV.