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Hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic–robotic total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis

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Abstract

Purpose

Few studies have reported minimally invasive total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). We herein report a novel hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic–robotic technique for patients with FAP and UC.

Methods

Between February 2010 and March 2014, six patients underwent hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic–robotic total proctocolectomy with IPAA. The abdominal colectomy was performed laparoscopically with hand assistance through a transverse suprapubic incision, also used to fashion the ileal pouch. The proctectomy was carried out with the da Vinci Surgical System. The IPAA was hand-sewn through a trans-anal approach. The procedure was complemented by a temporary diverting loop ileostomy.

Results

The mean hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) time was 154.6 (±12.8) min whereas the mean robotic time was 93.6 (±8.1) min. In all cases, a nerve-sparing proctectomy was performed, and no conversion to traditional laparotomy was required. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 13.2 (±7.4) days. No anastomotic leakage was observed. To date, no autonomic neurological disorders have been observed with a mean of 5.8 (±1.3) bowel movements per day.

Conclusions

The hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic–robotic approach to total proctocolectomy with IPAA has not been previously described. Our report shows the feasibility of this hybrid approach, which surpasses most of the limitations of pure laparoscopic and robotic techniques. Further experience is necessary to refine the technique and fully assess its potential advantages.

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Acknowledgement

We thank Fabrizio Michelassi, M.D. for his review of the manuscript and constructive criticisms.

Study supported by ARPA foundation, www.fondazionearpa.it

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The authors have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Authors’ contributions

Study concept and design: Morelli, Guadagni, Pisano, Mariniello, Furbetta, D’isidoro, Caprili, Marciano, Boggi, Di Candio and Mosca. Acquisition of data: Morelli, Guadagni, Pisano, D’isidoro, Caprili, Furbetta, Marciano and Mariniello. Analysis and interpretation of data: Morelli, Boggi, Di Candio and Mosca. Drafting of the manuscript: Morelli, Guadagni and Mariniello. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Morelli, Boggi, Di Candio and Mosca,.

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  1. General Surgery Unit, Department of Oncology, Transplantation and New Technologies, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy

    Luca Morelli, Simone Guadagni, Maria Donatella Mariniello, Niccolò Furbetta, Roberta Pisano, Cristiano D’Isidoro, Giovanni Caprili, Emanuele Marciano, Giulio Di Candio & Franco Mosca

  2. General and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Oncology Transplantation and New Technologies, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

    Ugo Boggi

  3. EndoCAS (Center for Computer Assisted Surgery), University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

    Luca Morelli & Franco Mosca

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Morelli, L., Guadagni, S., Mariniello, M.D. et al. Hand-assisted hybrid laparoscopic–robotic total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 400, 741–748 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-015-1331-x

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