Outcomes of Resection Anastomosis versus Hartmann’s Procedure in Sigmoid Volvulus

Abstract

AIM: This study seeks to ascertain the comparative efficacy between the Hartmann procedure (HP) and resection anastomosis (RA), with or without concurrent fecal diversion, as surgical interventions for Sigmoid Volvulus (SV). The primary objective is to discern the procedure associated with a more favorable clinical outcome. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The study cohort comprised individuals who underwent surgical intervention for SV within the timeframe of 2010 to 2022 at our clinical facility. Demographic particulars encompassing gender and age, as well as comorbid conditions, ASA scores, procedural modalities, postoperative untoward events, and duration of inpatient care, were sourced from the patient database. Evaluation of postoperative complications, occurring within the 30-day window post-surgery, was undertaken in conformity with the Clavien Dindo (CD) classification schema. Statistical analyses encompassing the Mann Whitney U test and chi-square test were applied for data interpretation. Variables with p-values below 0.05 were deemed to possess statistical significance. RESULTS: The study encompassed a total of 125 patients, of whom 99 (79.2%) were male. Among these, 51 (40.8%) patients were allocated to the HP group, while 74 (59.2%) were assigned to the RA group. Concerning hospitalization duration, the median period was 8 (2-30) days in the HP group and 10 (3-35) days in the RA group (p=0.013). In accordance with the CD Classification, 68 (54.4%) patients encountered complications linked to the surgical procedure, with 11 (8.8%) patients experiencing procedure-associated mortality. Despite the observed statistically significant inter-group variance, it was discerned that HP exhibited a superior performance in terms of complications when compared to RA (p=0.048). CONCLUSION: Significantly reduced durations of hospitalization and fewer occurrences of postoperative complications were observed within the cohort undergoing the Hartmann's procedure. As a result, we advocate that clinicians consider prioritizing the implementation of Hartmann's procedure for patients undergoing surgical intervention for SV.