Long-term Functional Results After Ileal Pouch Anal Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis

Ileal-pouch-anal anastomosis after restorative proctocolectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis.

BACKGROUND/AIMS Restorative proctocolectomy is the "golden standard" in surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. The two alternative techniques of ileal-pouch-anal anastomosis include hand-made suture and double line stapled suture. The aim of the study was the analysis of postoperative complications and functional results of the two types of anastomosis. M...

Long-term functional outcome and quality of life after proctocolectomy ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for colitis

[Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: complications and long term functional results].

BACKGROUND The ileo anal-pouch-anastomosis (IPAA) is the treatment of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). AIM To analyze the surgical outcomes, long term evolution and functional results of IPAA. MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients subjected to an IPAA, from 1984 to 2006 were identified from a prospectively constructed inflammatory bowel disease database. Surgical variables, pos...

Short- and long-term complications after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is a safe and effective operation. It eliminates chronic ulcerative colitis and the risk of colonic cancer. The patient experiences physical and psychological well-being after surgery and in the long run his quality of life (QoL) is comparable to that of the general population [1]. However, the construction of an ileal fecal r...

Progress with the pouch--restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis.