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{"title":"The Impact of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Timing on Mortality and Morbidity in High-Risk Patients With Acute Calculous Cholecystitis.","authors":"Ali Levent Işik, Ali Bekraki","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001431","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001431","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The optimal timing of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in acute cholecystitis remains unclear, despite its increasing adoption as a treatment option for elderly and critically ill patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of PC timing on complications, hospital stay, and mortality in high-risk patients with moderate and severe acute calculous cholecystitis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Between 2020 and 2024, 124 consecutive patients who underwent PC were retrospectively reviewed. The time periods from admission to PC were measured. Patients with grade II cholecystitis who had a Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) score ≥6 and an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) score ≥3, and those with grade III cholecystitis who had a CCI score ≥4 and an ASA-PS score ≥3, were defined as high-risk patients using TG18-aligned thresholds. Among these 82 high-risk patients, the median time from admission to PC was 39 hours (range: 21 to 62 h).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Early high-risk group (≤48 h; n=51) had shorter hospital stay [7 (5 to 8) vs. 13 (6 to 20) d; P <0.001], lower ≤90-day mortality rate (5.9% vs. 22.6%; P =0.037) and lower ≤365-day mortality rate (7.8% vs. 25.8%; P =0.049) as compared with delayed high-risk group (>48 h; n=31). Delayed PC (OR=4.80, P =0.004) and complications related to PC (OR=4.37, P =0.015) were independent risk factors for longer hospital stay. A higher CCI Score (≥7) (OR=13.68, P =0.047) and delayed PC (OR=8.64, P =0.04) were independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While emergency cholecystectomy remains the gold standard for the treatment of acute cholecystitis, PC represents a valuable initial treatment alternative in high-risk patients when performed at an early stage. Early PC provides significant advantages, including fewer complications, shorter hospitalization, and reduced in-hospital mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145811461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transgastric Ultra-Slim Endoscopic Tunneling NOTES for Gallbladder Preservation: Comparative Study With Conventional Technique.","authors":"Shu Shang, Jinyuan Wang, Kun Kang, Xi Liu, Jiacheng Wang","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001437","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001437","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To compare the clinical outcomes of transgastric natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) using an ultrathin flexible endoscopic tunneling technique with conventional flexible endoscopic NOTES for gallbladder-preserving treatment of gallstones and polyps.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study was conducted on 62 patients treated between January 2023 and February 2025 at the Fifth People's Hospital of Shenyang, including 23 in the ultrathin tunneling group and 39 in the conventional group. Clinical outcomes, operative time, blood loss, titanium clip usage, postoperative pain (VAS scores), time to flatus, oral intake, hospital stay, costs, complications, clinical success, and recurrence rates were compared. Follow-up was conducted for 1 to 3 months (median: 2 mo).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both procedures demonstrated a 100% clinical success rate. The ultrathin tunneling group showed significantly lower blood loss, fewer clips, lower VAS scores on postoperative days 1 to 3, earlier oral intake, and shorter hospital stays ( P <0.05). No significant differences were observed in operative time, flatus time, hospitalization costs, complication rates, or gallstone recurrence rates ( P >0.05). Operative time correlated with blood loss, and flatus time correlated with the day 1 VAS score.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both NOTES techniques are effective and safe for gallbladder-preserving treatment of gallstones and polyps. The ultrathin tunneling approach offers advantages in reducing surgical trauma, enhancing recovery, and potentially lowering recurrence risk, supporting its clinical application.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single-port Robotic Cholecystectomy (SPRC) Using the da Vinci Xi System With Straight Instruments: A Practical and Feasible Alternative to SP System or Single-site Platform.","authors":"Yi-Jie Wang, Heng-Yu Tung, Yu-Ying Chen, Tzu-Chi Wang, Zhi-Jie Hong, Kuo-Feng Hsu","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001428","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) offers excellent cosmetic results but is technically challenging. Robotic systems can overcome these limitations, and although the da Vinci Xi is designed for multiport surgery, it can be adapted for single-port procedures. This study reports our experience performing single-port robotic cholecystectomy (SPRC) with straight instruments, emphasizing technical optimization and perioperative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>SPRC was performed using an optimized umbilical port configuration and docking technique. Surgical steps were standardized to ensure stable traction and precise dissection, with a crossover method applied in difficult cases to improve exposure (see Supplemental Videos 1, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A507 , and 2, Supplemental Digital Content 2, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A508 ). Eleven patients underwent SPRC, and demographic, operative, and perioperative data were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All procedures were completed without conversion to open or multiport surgery. The mean operative time was 116.7 ± 22.2 minutes, with minimal blood loss (13.8 ± 7.5 mL). No intraoperative complications or gallbladder perforations occurred, and only one patient required temporary drainage for minor oozing. Postoperative VAS scores averaged 3.1 ± 1.0 on day 0 and 1.6 ± 0.5 on day 1, with a mean hospital stay of 2.2 ± 1.1 days. No readmissions or port-site complications were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>SPRC with the da Vinci Xi system using straight instruments is feasible and safe. Optimized port placement and instrument coordination yield outcomes comparable to those reported for the SP system or single-site platform, providing an accessible alternative for centers without these platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145805179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender-specific Differences in Preoperative Characteristics and Perioperative Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Robotic Resection Rectopexy With NOSE for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome.","authors":"Jamal Driouch, Shazadi Sajid, Omar Thaher","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001439","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) significantly impairs bowel function and often requires surgical intervention. This study evaluated sex-specific differences in outcomes after robotic-assisted resection rectopexy with natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective cohort of 57 patients (46 females, 11 males) undergoing robotic NOSE rectopexy for ODS was analyzed. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Wexner Constipation Score (WCS), Incontinence Score (WIS), and Altomare OD Score at baseline, 1, 3, and 12 months. To account for unequal group sizes, entropy balancing was applied and weighted analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Descriptive data indicated that rectocele was more frequent in females (73.9% vs. 27.3%), and male patients had slightly longer hospital stays (6.0 vs. 4.6 d). Constipation, ODS, and incontinence scores improved markedly in both sexes (eg, WCS at 12 mo: 2.0 in males vs. 4.8 in females). While raw values suggested somewhat faster improvement in males, weighted analyses confirmed that no significant sex effects remained. No conversions or anastomotic leaks occurred, and overall patient satisfaction was high (96.5%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Robotic NOSE rectopexy provides safe and effective treatment for ODS in both sexes. Descriptive analyses suggested a trend toward faster recovery in male patients, but after adjustment with entropy balancing no significant sex effects were found. Both sexes experienced marked functional improvement and high satisfaction, supporting robotic NOSE rectopexy as a valuable treatment option.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145959357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinicopathological Factors and Nomogram Development for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.","authors":"Xu Sun, Rui Li, Hao Liu, Sizhe Wang, Wen Zhao, Wenxing Gao, Peng Chen, Dingchang Li, Guanglong Dong","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001434","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Research on lymph node metastasis (LNM) in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) remains significantly underexplored. This study investigates the clinicopathological factors associated with LNM in LARC and develops a predictive nomogram for clinical application.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was performed on 1270 patients with LARC who underwent radical surgery between 2018 and 2023. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify independent predictors of LNM. A nomogram integrating these predictors was constructed and internally validated using bootstrap resampling. Subgroup analyses were carried out to compare stage N1 (n=333) and stage N2 (n=265) patients to determine the risk factors for advanced metastasis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The detection rate of LNM was 47.0% (598/1270). Independent risk factors included mucinous adenocarcinoma (OR=1.529, P =0.018), bowel obstruction (OR=1.418, P =0.014), poor tumor differentiation (OR=2.468, P <0.001), perineural invasion (OR=1.784, P =0.003), and lymphovascular invasion (LVI, OR=2.741, P <0.001). Conversely, a history of alcohol consumption (OR=0.721, P =0.016) and microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) status (OR=0.241, P =0.005) appeared to exert protective effects. The nomogram demonstrated moderate predictive accuracy ( C -index: 0.657, 95% CI: 0.627-0.686). In subgroup analyses, Ki-67 expression emerged as an additional independent risk factor for stage N2 patients (OR=1.016, P =0.040).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study elucidated key risk factors for LNM in LARC patients and developed a nomogram for clinical use, offering valuable insights for the design and implementation of multidisciplinary perioperative treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145959324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In Situs Inversus Totalis (SIT): A Case Series - Modified French Technique Provides Optimum Outcomes.","authors":"Kalpesh Jani, Anushri Parikh, Madhavan Iyengar, Monil N Shah","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001433","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the mirror-image reversal of thoracic and abdominal organs. Its incidence is between 0.04% and 0.30%. Patients with SIT presenting with cholelithiasis pose diagnostic and technical challenges, particularly during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), due to reversed anatomic landmarks and difficulties in orientation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective review of 12 patients with SIT who underwent LC between September 2006 and April 2023 at our tertiary center. Preoperative evaluation included hematology, liver function tests, ultrasonography, cardiac, and pulmonary assessments. Surgeries were performed under general anesthesia using a modified French technique in mirror-image configuration. A harmonic scalpel (ultracision) was used for dissection in all cases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 5375 LCs performed during the study period, 12 were in patients with SIT (prevalence: 0.22%). All procedures were completed laparoscopically without conversion. One case required port site modification for optimal clip application. Two patients underwent gallbladder decompression, and one developed postoperative ileus, which resolved conservatively. No intraoperative complications, bile duct injuries, or mortalities were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in SIT patients is safe and feasible when performed by experienced surgeons. Modifications in surgical technique and port placement are essential to accommodate the reversed anatomy. Preoperative planning and intraoperative vigilance are key to minimizing complications and achieving outcomes comparable to anatomically normal patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145985754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimal Lymph Node Count for Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Cohort Study Utilizing Real-World Data.","authors":"Xu Sun, Rui Li, Wen Zhao, Sizhe Wang, Hao Liu, Wenxing Gao, Xianqiang Liu, Dingchang Li, Guanglong Dong","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001441","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer is a leading global malignant tumor, and adequate lymph node (LN) examination is essential for its management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study, conducted from January 2018 to December 2023 at the First Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, aimed to develop a statistical model for assessing LN count adequacy. To calculate false-negative probabilities, a new statistical model based on the β-binomial distribution and maximum likelihood method in R software was used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 4429 screened colorectal cancer patients, there were 2314 with colon cancer and 2115 with rectal cancer. For colon cancer, the excision of 7 LNs for pT1 and 11 LNs for pT2 was associated with a likelihood of encountering occult positive LNs remained below 5%. For pT3 and pT4, after the removal of 16 LNs and 20 LNs, respectively, the likelihood of overlooking a positive node was below 10%. For rectal cancer, the excision of 7 LNs for pT1 and 12 LNs for pT2 was associated with a likelihood of encountering occult positive LNs remained below 5%. For pT3 and pT4, after removing 15 LNs and 19 LNs, the likelihood of overlooking a positive node was below 10%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study establishes a novel quantitative framework that links LN harvest thresholds to the risk of false-negative metastasis in colorectal cancer, supporting adopting a more personalized approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146030906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Construct Validity of the Avian Model for Neonatal Laparoscopic Surgery Training.","authors":"Gallien Parata, Peter Zimmermann, Oliver Sanchez, Gaston De Bernardis, Jacques Birraux, Amulya Saxena, Enrico Brönnimann","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001407","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To validate the construct validity of the avian model, a cost-effective and realistic simulator using chicken cadavers for neonatal laparoscopic surgery training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirteen participants with varying experience levels (novices, residents, and seniors) performed laparoscopic suturing tasks on the avian model during a pediatric MIS course in Geneva. Performance was evaluated using a modified OSATS framework (specific and general scores).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The avian model significantly distinguished between skill levels: specific ( P =0.024) and general ( P =0.016) scores improved with experience. Execution time decreased accordingly ( P =0.019). Interobserver agreement was high (κ=0.87, κ=0.84). Seniors outperformed novices and residents in all metrics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The avian model demonstrates strong construct validity and is effective in differentiating surgical skill levels. It offers a reliable, reproducible platform for pediatric laparoscopic training.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145490206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barbed Sutures at the Hiatus: What's the Evidence?","authors":"Benjamin Clapp, Priya Patel, Jorge Urbina","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001436","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Barbed sutures enable knotless, continuous cruroplasty and are increasingly used in hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repairs. Despite widespread adoption, outcome data specific to the hiatus are limited and diaphragmatic application remains off-label.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of PubMed and MEDLINE (inception-August 2025) identified adult hiatal/paraesophageal hernia repairs using barbed sutures. Data on operative approach, mesh use, operative time, recurrence, and perioperative outcomes were extracted. The FDA MAUDE database (2010 to 2025) was reviewed for device-related events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five studies (n=741) met the inclusion criteria. In laparoscopic comparisons, barbed sutures shortened per-stitch closure time compared with interrupted silk, although total closure time was not significantly different. In pooled analysis of 4 comparative studies, the weighted mean difference in operative time was +12.8 minutes (95% CI: -4.3 to 29.8; P =0.14; I ²=40%). Individual series demonstrated variable findings: operative time increased with mesh reinforcement but not when mesh was avoided ( P =0.45). One study reported that barbed cruroplasty with biosynthetic mesh reinforcement significantly reduced ≥1-year anatomic recurrence (24.7% vs. 44.9%; risk difference -20.3%, 95% CI: -33.7 to -7.0) and symptomatic recurrence (17.2% vs. 42.2%, P =0.003) compared with barbed suture-only repair. Postmarket surveillance analysis of the FDA MAUDE database (2010 to 2025) identified only 2 hiatal-specific adverse events associated with barbed sutures, although underreporting is likely.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Barbed sutures for cruroplasty appear time-efficient and may lower recurrence when combined with mesh in larger hernias. However, current evidence is sparse, heterogeneous, and based largely on retrospective series. Given the off-label nature of diaphragmatic use, prospective studies with standardized recurrence definitions are needed to clarify safety and long-term efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145959331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rethinking Post-Bariatric Care: Anorectal Morbidity Following Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.","authors":"Olgun Erdem, Aylin Acar, Tolga Canbak, Fatih Başak, İlyas Kudaş, Hüsna Tosun, Kemal Tekesin, Abdullah Şişik","doi":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001435","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SLE.0000000000001435","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bariatric surgery is a prevalent and effective treatment for morbid obesity, yet its potential long-term effects on anorectal health remain an under-investigated aspect of post-operative care. This study aimed to meticulously evaluate the incidence and the degree of severity of two common anorectal conditions, anal fissures and hemorrhoids, in a substantial cohort of patients following either sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), two frequently performed bariatric procedures. Understanding these potential post-surgical morbidities is crucial for a comprehensive approach to patient management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study at a large tertiary referral center (2015-2023) included 280 patients (200 SG, 80 RYGB). Detailed pre- and post-operative data on anorectal conditions, bowel habits, and surgical outcomes were extracted from electronic records and statistically analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall incidence of new-onset anorectal disorders (defined as the development of at least one of the conditions) was significantly higher in the RYGB group (47.5%) compared to the SG group (32.5%) ( P <0.001). Specifically, the incidence of new-onset hemorrhoids (36.5% vs. 23.5%, P =0.02) and anal fissures (29.0% vs. 16.0%, P =0.01) occurred more frequently in the RYGB group. The mean severity scores were also higher (Goligher score: 2.6±0.8 vs. 2.1±0.7, P = 0.01; fissure severity: 2.9±1.0 vs. 2.3±0.9, P = 0.02). Post-operative constipation and diarrhea were associated with higher risk, and RYGB was an independent predictor. Multivariate analysis, adjusting for age, sex, and baseline BMI, confirmed RYGB (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.1-2.5, P =0.01) and post-operative constipation (OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.3-3.0, P =0.001) as independent predictors of new-onset anorectal disorders.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings highlight that not all bariatric procedures carry the same risk for anorectal complications, and RYGB specifically warrants closer attention. These findings underscore the clinical importance of incorporating proactive assessment and management of anorectal health, including bowel habit regulation and symptom monitoring, into the routine post-operative care of bariatric surgery patients to optimize their overall well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":22092,"journal":{"name":"Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146012439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}