Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in learning curve: Role of implementation of a standardized technique and recovery protocol. A cohort study.
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in learning curve: Role of implementation of a standardized technique and recovery protocol. A cohort study.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amsu.2015.03.003
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发表时间:
2015-06
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1.7
通讯作者:
Bucci, Luigi
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作者:
Luglio, Gaetano;De Palma, Giovanni Domenico;Tarquini, Rachele;Giglio, Mariano Cesare;Sollazzo, Viviana;Esposito, Emanuela;Spadarella, Emanuela;Peltrini, Roberto;Liccardo, Filomena;Bucci, Luigi
Despite the proven benefits, laparoscopic colorectal surgery is still under utilized among surgeons. A steep learning is one of the causes of its limited adoption. Aim of the study is to determine the feasibility and morbidity rate after laparoscopic colorectal surgery in a single institution, “learning curve” experience, implementing a well standardized operative technique and recovery protocol. The first 50 patients treated laparoscopically were included. All the procedures were performed by a trainee surgeon, supervised by a consultant surgeon, according to the principle of complete mesocolic excision with central vascular ligation or TME. Patients underwent a fast track recovery programme. Recovery parameters, short-term outcomes, morbidity and mortality have been assessed. Type of resections: 20 left side resections, 8 right side resections, 14 low anterior resection/TME, 5 total colectomy and IRA, 3 total panproctocolectomy and pouch. Mean operative time: 227 min; mean number of lymph-nodes: 18.7. Conversion rate: 8%. Mean time to flatus: 1.3 days; Mean time to solid stool: 2.3 days. Mean length of hospital stay: 7.2 days. Overall morbidity: 24%; major morbidity (Dindo–Clavien III): 4%. No anastomotic leak, no mortality, no 30-days readmission. Proper laparoscopic colorectal surgery is safe and leads to excellent results in terms of recovery and short term outcomes, even in a learning curve setting. Key factors for better outcomes and shortening the learning curve seem to be the adoption of a standardized technique and training model along with the strict supervision of an expert colorectal surgeon. Benefits from laparoscopic colorectal surgery have been widely demonstrated. A steep learning curve is considered the main limitation to its adoption. We present short-term outcomes in a learning curve prospective series. A modular, stepwise approach leads to excellent results. Even trainees can safely learn both laparoscopic and open surgery, when strictly supervised.