ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2026
Turnbull procedure-analysis of a cohort in the salvage setting.
Article in International journal of colorectal disease, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
purposeThe Turnbull procedure (coloanal pull-through with delayed coloanal anastomosis, DCAA) serves as a salvage option for complex, therapy-refractory pelvic floor disorders to avoid permanent colostomy. This study evaluated the perioperative outcomes, stoma avoidance, and functional results of 16 patients treated between 2018 and 2024.
methodsA retrospective analysis of 16 consecutive patients with hostile pelvis (e.g., post-surgical fistulas, chronic pelvic sepsis, and Crohn's disease). The key outcomes were time to anastomosis, Clavien-Dindo complications, stoma reversal rate, SF-12 quality of life, LARS, and Wexner continence score. Follow-up = 19-80 months.
resultsAnastomosis occurred after a mean of 11 days (range, 6-19 days). Permanent stoma was avoided in 13/16 (81%) patients. Perioperative morbidity was low, and the SF-12 scores (14/16) ranged from 29 to 86%, correlating with the LARS (p = 0.016). In 12 patients, minor LARS was observed in 3/12, major LARS in 7/12, the Wexner incontinence score showed good continence in 4/12, moderate incontinence in 5/12, and severe incontinence in 3/12. The fistula subgroup showed the best functional results.
conclusionsThe Turnbull/DCAA procedure enables sphincter preservation in complex pelvic disorders, particularly postoperative fistulas. Despite frequent major LARS and incontinence, 81% of the patients avoided permanent stoma. Meticulous selection and informed consent are essential because of the functional limitations.
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