Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR): Results of the first Asian experience
| Autor: | B B Agarwal, K Manish, H Pandey, R Doda, V Agarwal, K K Saxena |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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| Zdroj: | Current Medicine Research and Practice, Vol 1, Iss 3, Pp 118-122 (2011) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2352-0817 2352-0825 |
| Popis: | Background: Obstructive defaecation syndrome (ODS) is an important clinical entity and stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) has become a ‘standard of care’ procedure for ODS. We report the first Asian experience of STARR. Methods: From April 2008 to June 2010, 76 properly selected patients of ODS underwent the STARR procedure. The patients were selected by following a uniform protocol incorporating clinical and imaging criteria. Standard informed consent ‘Fast Track Surgery’ and perioperative protocols were followed. Results: A total of 76 (48 males and 28 females) patients with a mean ODS score of 17 underwent the STARR procedure. The mean operating time was 50 minutes (range 45-55 minutes). No operative re-intervention was required. The mean ODS score improved from 17 to 5 with the improvement being maintained at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion: STARR is a safe and effective treatment for patients with ODS. |
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