Floor J Backes1, Brent J Tierney1, Eric L Eisenhauer1, Robert R Bahnson2, David E Cohn1, Jeffrey M Fowler3. 1. Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA. 2. Division of Urology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA. 3. Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA. Electronic address: Jeffrey.fowler@osumc.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess complications associated with double-barreled wet colostomy (DBWC) in the first six months after pelvic exenteration as compared to separate urinary and fecal diversion (SUD). METHODS: A single institution retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients who underwent a pelvic exenteration between 2000 and 2011. Patients were included if the procedure involved at least a urinary diversion and a perineal phase. Patient demographics and complications in the first 6months after surgery were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients met inclusion criteria (12 DBWC and 21 SUD). The majority of patients had recurrent cervical cancer (58%) followed by vaginal, vulva, and endometrial cancer. All patients had previously received radiation. 10/12 patients with a DBWC and 67% of SUD had pelvic reconstruction. Median length of stay (LOS) was shorter for DBWC (14.5 vs. 20days, p=.01). Median operating times were shorter for DBWC (610 vs. 702minutes, p=.04). No urinary conduit or anastomotic bowel leaks occurred in the DBWC group compared to 5 (24%) and 2 (9.5%), respectively, in the SUD group (p=.06 for any leak). 58% of the DBWC and 62% of the SUD group required re-operation, and there were no 30-day peri-operative deaths. CONCLUSIONS: DBWC can be performed safely at the time of pelvic exenteration. We found reduced operating times, shorter LOS, and a trend toward fewer urinary conduit and/or bowel anastomotic leaks in DBWC exenteration patients. DBWC may be favorable over more technically challenging SUD in this heavily radiated population that generally has a limited overall survival.
OBJECTIVE: To assess complications associated with double-barreled wet colostomy (DBWC) in the first six months after pelvic exenteration as compared to separate urinary and fecal diversion (SUD). METHODS: A single institution retrospective chart review was conducted of all patients who underwent a pelvic exenteration between 2000 and 2011. Patients were included if the procedure involved at least a urinary diversion and a perineal phase. Patient demographics and complications in the first 6months after surgery were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients met inclusion criteria (12 DBWC and 21 SUD). The majority of patients had recurrent cervical cancer (58%) followed by vaginal, vulva, and endometrial cancer. All patients had previously received radiation. 10/12 patients with a DBWC and 67% of SUD had pelvic reconstruction. Median length of stay (LOS) was shorter for DBWC (14.5 vs. 20days, p=.01). Median operating times were shorter for DBWC (610 vs. 702minutes, p=.04). No urinary conduit or anastomotic bowel leaks occurred in the DBWC group compared to 5 (24%) and 2 (9.5%), respectively, in the SUD group (p=.06 for any leak). 58% of the DBWC and 62% of the SUD group required re-operation, and there were no 30-day peri-operative deaths. CONCLUSIONS:DBWC can be performed safely at the time of pelvic exenteration. We found reduced operating times, shorter LOS, and a trend toward fewer urinary conduit and/or bowel anastomotic leaks in DBWC exenteration patients. DBWC may be favorable over more technically challenging SUD in this heavily radiated population that generally has a limited overall survival.
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