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. 2021 Aug;35(8):4602-4608.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07885-x. Epub 2020 Aug 12.

Robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques in patients with Crohn's disease

Salini Hota  1 , Salvatore Parascandola  2 , Savannah Smith  3 , Mayou Martin Tampo  4 , Richard Amdur  5 , Vincent Obias  6
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Robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques in patients with Crohn's disease

Salini Hota et al. Surg Endosc. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Background: Crohn's disease has historically been managed medically with sparing use of surgical resection. With the development of strictures or fistulas, surgical management such as an ileocecal resection may become necessary. Minimally invasive options such as laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques are alternatives to open surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of minimally invasive surgery for Crohn's disease.

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to select 5158 patients with Crohn's disease who underwent ileocecal resection (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted). Preoperative, perioperative, and 30-day postoperative outcomes were compared between the groups using both univariate and multivariate logistical regression models. SAS was used for data analysis with p < 0.05 considered significant.

Results: The three treatment groups (open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted ileocecal resection) had 30-day postoperative outcomes reported in NSQIP. The average BMI was 25 kg/m2 and the average age was 41. The rate of anastomotic leaks was significantly higher in the open surgery group compared to the minimally invasive groups (p = 0.001). The open surgery group had a significantly higher reoperation rate (p = 0.0002) and wound infection rate (p < 0.0001). The robotic-assisted group had significantly longer operative times compared to the laparoscopic and open groups (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions: The decision to operate on a patient with Crohn's disease involves selecting an approach based on patient factors, surgeon preference, and availability of equipment. When evaluating the short-term postoperative outcomes in patients that have undergone ileocecal resection for management of Crohn's, minimally invasive techniques have had a lower incidence of wound infections, anastomotic leaks, and re-intervention in carefully selected patients. This retrospective review of a large national database demonstrates the efficacy of minimally invasive techniques in managing Crohn's disease in selected patients.

Keywords: Crohn’s; Ileocecectomy; Minimally invasive.

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