Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Kocaeli Tıp Dergisi, cilt.8, sa.1, ss.182-188, 2019 (Hakemli Dergi)
INTRODUCTION: We aimed to compare the outcomes of no-laparotomy and conventional diverting colostomy techniques and to describe the process and benefits of using preoperative imaging tools in no-laparotomy procedure.METHODS: Patients intended to receive no-laparotomy diverting colostomy, have preoperative imaging tools of 3D computerized tomography and X-ray examinations in order to predict the best location for the stoma construction. The perioperative outcomes in these cases were compared with those obtained from the patients operated with conventional diverting colostomy with laparotomy at another institution.RESULTS: Eighteen and 16 patients had a diverting colostomy with no-laparotomy technique after preoperative assessment, and conventional procedure. Demographics and most of the patient- and procedure-related factors were similar. Length of incision, (4.8±0.8 vs. 13.3±1.9cms, p<0.001) operation time (31.4±13.0 vs 46.7±7.9mins, p<0.001) and the rate of surgical site infection (0 vs 4 [25%], p=0.039) and hospitalization period (4 [3-30] vs 5 [4-34]days, p=0.01) were significantly less in no-laparotomy group.DISCUSSION and CONCLUSION: No-laparotomy technique may be safe and beneficial while performing a diverting colostomy. Length of incision, operation time and hospitalization period are shortened if a laparotomy is avoided, and the rate of surgical site infection decreases. Current study recommends preoperative imaging tools when a no-laparotomy technique is intended.