Abstract
Restorative proctocolectomy is widely regarded as the surgical procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis, the majority being carried out within specialised regional centres. The use of this procedure outside such centres has been investigated by reviewing the results from a District General Hospital (DGH) over the 8 year period 1981-1989. Seventeen patients (11 male and 6 female with a median age of 36 years) underwent total colectomy and ileoanal anastomosis with formation of a pelvic reservoir (TC-IA). Fourteen had ulcerative colitis (UC), 2 familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and one a colonic and rectal cancer. Three pouch designs were used ("S" in 7, "J" in 8 and "W" in 2) with no operative or perioperative deaths. Further laparotomy was required in two patients for adhesions and pelvic sepsis. Functional results were assessed in 16 patients at a mean of 5 years after surgery. The median daily stool frequency was 5 (range 2-6). Twelve of the 16 patients defaecate spontaneously, 2 regularly self-catheterized and 2 do so occasionally. None of the patients is incontinent of formed or liquid stool but one has occasional soiling. These results suggest that TC-IA may be satisfactorily performed outside a specialised unit.
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