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- The study investigates the impact of laparoscopic appendicovesicostomy (LA) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients and their families through a specific questionnaire.
- Of the 29 families contacted, 24 responded, reporting high satisfaction rates with surgery, effective pain control, and significant improvements in QoL, particularly regarding continence status.
- The findings indicate that laparoscopic appendicovesicostomy leads to perceived improvements in QoL, with both patients and families expressing strong overall satisfaction with the surgical outcomes.
Article Abstract
Objectives: The Mitrofanoff principle has been extensively evaluated in terms of associated morbidity and mortality. However, there is limited literature specifically addressing quality of life (QoL), particularly concerning the laparoscopic procedure. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of laparoscopic appendicovesicostomy (LA) on QoL by using a specific questionnaire targeted at patients and their families.
Materials And Methods: This observational and descriptive study involved patients who underwent LA between May 2018 and December 2023. A survey consisting of 29 questions, organized into three sections was used: satisfaction with the surgery, outcomes, and current continence status. Responses were graded according to the Likert scale (1-5) (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree).
Results: Of the 29 contacted families, 24 (82.8%) responded. The average age was 12.3 years (SD 4.4), with 75.9% being male. The primary indication for surgery was pain during urethral catheterization (69%). Mean postoperative follow-up was 36.5 months. Regarding satisfaction with surgery: overall satisfaction,hospitalization duration and pain control was rated with a score of 5 by 66.7%, 58.3% and 58.3%, respectively. In terms of outcomes: 54.2% rated aesthetic results with a score of 5, and 83.3% rated improvement in QoL with a score of 4 or 5. Concerning current continence status, 66.6% were very satisfied with the results and reported total absence of leakages or on a very specific occasion (score of 4 or 5).
Conclusions: This study supports the improvement in perceived QoL among patients requiring an LA. Overall satisfaction with the procedure and outcomes related to continence were perceived as very good by both patients and their families.
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