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. 2023 Jun 19;408(1):238.
doi: 10.1007/s00423-023-02987-1.

Stapled side-to-side anastomosis for ileostomy reversal: a simple and reproducible technique with video

Goudarz T Passand  1 , Arthur Marichez  1 , Soline Celarier  1 , Bertrand Celerier  1 , Benjamin Fernandez  2
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Stapled side-to-side anastomosis for ileostomy reversal: a simple and reproducible technique with video

Goudarz T Passand et al. Langenbecks Arch Surg. .

Abstract

Introduction: Protective diverting ileostomy is commonly performed in rectal surgery to avoid septic complications of low colorectal anastomosis. Ileostomy closure usually occurs three months after the surgery and can be realized in two ways: hand sewn or stapled. Existing randomized studies comparing the two techniques showed no difference in terms of complications.

Methods: Our study describes the standard technique of ileostomy reversal as done in Bordeaux University Hospital in 10 steps individually illustrated and with an explicative video. We also collected data concerning the 50 last patients who underwent an ileostomy reversal in our center from June 2021 to June 2022.

Results: Mean duration of the ileostomy closure was 46.8 minutes, and the mean total hospital stay was 4.66 days. Five of 50 (10%) patients had a post-operative bowel obstruction, 2/50 (4%) patients had a post-operative bleeding, 1/50 (2%) patient had a wound infection, and there was no anastomotic leakage observed.

Conclusion: Stapled side-to-side anastomosis is a rapid, simple, and reproducible technique for ileostomy reversal. There are no more complications compared to hand-sewn anastomosis. It engenders an additional cost compensated by the gain in operating time which altogether saves money.

Keywords: Ileostomy closure; Ileostomy reversal; Rectal cancer; Stapled anastomosis.

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