Functional outcomes and quality of life in patients treated with laparoscopic total colectomy for colonic inertia.

Purpose: To assess the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with laparoscopic total colectomy for slow-transit constipation (STC).

Methods: All patients undergoing laparoscopic colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for colonic inertia at two referral centers were analyzed. Their preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative details were recorded with a one-year follow-up.

[Surgical team satisfaction levels between two preoperative hand-washing methods].

Introduction: Recently, there have been new antiseptics for surgical scrub that do not require brushing. One of them contains 1% chlorhexidine gluconate and 61% ethyl alcohol; within its benefits, it may offer a low potential for skin sensitization, as well as cost savings and less use of water.

Objectives: To evaluate satisfaction levels, washing time, safety, cost and amount of water between the traditional surgical scrub technique (group A) and brush-free surgical scrub procedure (group B).

Transposition of gracilis muscle for treatment of recurrent anal and rectovaginal fistula.

Background: Rectovaginal fistula is defined as a result of an abnormal connection between the rectum and vagina. It is often a result of inflammatory bowel disease, iatrogenic illness, malignancy or trauma. Rectovaginal fistula treatment is dependent on the classification of the fistula (simple or complex).