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Meta-Analysis
. 2022 Dec;37(12):2421-2430.
doi: 10.1007/s00384-022-04285-6. Epub 2022 Nov 22.

Open versus laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yingjia Zhang #  1 , Chunxi Liu #  1 , Kameswara Rishi Yeshayahu Nistala  1 , Choon Seng Chong  2   3
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Meta-Analysis

Open versus laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yingjia Zhang et al. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: Hartmann's procedure is traditionally performed in emergency situations where single-step procedures with immediate anastomosis may be unsafe. However, it can be associated with significant morbidity and low colostomy reversal rate. Whilst randomised controlled trials and a Cochrane review have reported strong evidence of laparoscopic over open colectomies, no such reviews have been performed for Hartmann's procedure. Hence, this paper aims to summarise the existing evidence to determine the efficacy of laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure over its open counterpart.

Methods: Embase, Medline and Cochrane databases were searched from inception to 15 November 2020 for keywords relating to 'laparoscopy' and 'Hartmann' using strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Odds ratio was estimated for dichotomous outcomes and weighted mean difference was estimated for continuous outcomes.

Results: From the 836 articles yielded from the search strategy, 12 articles were selected for meta-analysis. Pooled analysis revealed that laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure (LHP) allows for a shorter length of stay, and a lower risk of overall surgical site infections and superficial surgical site infections. There was no significant difference in other outcomes. Single-arm analysis of LHP also showed an unprecedented high colostomy reversal rate of over 80%.

Conclusion: In clinically suitable patients, laparoscopic Hartmann's procedure has benefits over open Hartmann's procedure. Despite the selection bias of single-arm studies, LHP has reported a high stoma reversal rate of over 80%. Future well-controlled studies should be done to affirm the findings.

Keywords: Colorectal neoplasms; Diverticulitis; Hartmann’s procedure; Laparoscopy.

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