Introduction:Intestinal anastomosis can be performed by hand suturing (single layer or double layer) or by a mechanical suturing machine. The aim of the study was to compare complications, operative time, and costs of the intestinal anastomosis techniques. Methods:A retrospective comparative study was conducted including patients who underwent radical cystectomy and uretero-ileo-cutaneostomy or vescica ileale Padovana orthotopic neobladder. Double-layered hand-sewn intestinal anastomosis (HS-IA) were performed using Vicryl stitches. Mechanical-stapled intestinal anastomosis (MS-IA) were performed with a mechanical stapler. Results:Data of 195 patients who underwent were collected. 100 (51.3%) patients underwent HS-IA and 95 (48.7%) patients underwent MS-IA. Considering the complications classified according to Clavien-Dindo, a statistical difference with higher incidence for grade one in the HS-IA both in the ileal conduit group and in the neobladder one than the MS-IA (15.8% and 8.7%, respectively, in HS-IA vs. 1.7% and none in MS-IA). There is not a significant difference in time to flatus and time to defecation. Difference is recorded in the ileal conduit groups for the length of stay (10 days, range 9-12 with HS-IA vs. 13 days range 12-16 days with MS-IA (p < 0.001). The cost of the suture thread used for a single operation was 0.40 euros, whereas the overall cost of a disposable mechanical stapler and one refill was 350.00 euro. Conclusion:Both HS-IA and MS-IA are safe and effective for patients. The cost for the stapling device is 350 euro, in contrast, the cost for Vicryl sutures is negligible.

Tulone, G., Pavan, N., Giannone, S., Abrate, A., Mannone, P., Baiamonte, D., et al. (2023). Double-Layered Hand-Sewn versus Stapled Intestinal Anastomosis in Patients Who Underwent Ileal Urinary Diversion in Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative and Cost Effective Study. UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS, 107(10-12), 901-909 [10.1159/000532129].

Double-Layered Hand-Sewn versus Stapled Intestinal Anastomosis in Patients Who Underwent Ileal Urinary Diversion in Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative and Cost Effective Study

Tulone, Gabriele;Pavan, Nicola
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Giannone, Sofia;Abrate, Alberto;Mannone, Piero;Baiamonte, Davide;Giaimo, Rosa;Simonato, Alchiede
2023-01-01

Abstract

Introduction:Intestinal anastomosis can be performed by hand suturing (single layer or double layer) or by a mechanical suturing machine. The aim of the study was to compare complications, operative time, and costs of the intestinal anastomosis techniques. Methods:A retrospective comparative study was conducted including patients who underwent radical cystectomy and uretero-ileo-cutaneostomy or vescica ileale Padovana orthotopic neobladder. Double-layered hand-sewn intestinal anastomosis (HS-IA) were performed using Vicryl stitches. Mechanical-stapled intestinal anastomosis (MS-IA) were performed with a mechanical stapler. Results:Data of 195 patients who underwent were collected. 100 (51.3%) patients underwent HS-IA and 95 (48.7%) patients underwent MS-IA. Considering the complications classified according to Clavien-Dindo, a statistical difference with higher incidence for grade one in the HS-IA both in the ileal conduit group and in the neobladder one than the MS-IA (15.8% and 8.7%, respectively, in HS-IA vs. 1.7% and none in MS-IA). There is not a significant difference in time to flatus and time to defecation. Difference is recorded in the ileal conduit groups for the length of stay (10 days, range 9-12 with HS-IA vs. 13 days range 12-16 days with MS-IA (p < 0.001). The cost of the suture thread used for a single operation was 0.40 euros, whereas the overall cost of a disposable mechanical stapler and one refill was 350.00 euro. Conclusion:Both HS-IA and MS-IA are safe and effective for patients. The cost for the stapling device is 350 euro, in contrast, the cost for Vicryl sutures is negligible.
2023
Tulone, G., Pavan, N., Giannone, S., Abrate, A., Mannone, P., Baiamonte, D., et al. (2023). Double-Layered Hand-Sewn versus Stapled Intestinal Anastomosis in Patients Who Underwent Ileal Urinary Diversion in Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative and Cost Effective Study. UROLOGIA INTERNATIONALIS, 107(10-12), 901-909 [10.1159/000532129].
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