Laparoscopic ileocecal resection of Crohn's disease: the experience of the Moscow Clinical Research Center

Background: the most common surgical intervention for complicated forms of Crohn's disease is ileocecal resection. This operation is performed in a planned manner with the ineffectiveness of conservative therapy. Also, the operation is performed according to emergency indications with the development of intestinal obstruction or septic complications. In the vast majority of cases, it is possible to perform a laparoscopic approach, thereby reducing the risks of complications and accelerating the recovery of the patient in the postoperative period.Aim: evaluation of the results of laparoscopic ileocecal resection in patients with Crohn's diseaseMaterials and methods: the study included 46 patients (21 women, 25 men) who underwent laparoscopic ileocecal resection for the stricture form of Crohn's disease. 18 patients were operated on for emergency indications, 28 - for planned indications. The mean age was 37.6 year.Results: conversion to laparotomy was performed in 4 patients (8.7%). The mean operative time was 128.2 minutes. Complications that required reoperation were in 3 patients (6.5%). 4 patients (8.7%) had purulent-septic wound complications.Conclusion: laparoscopic ileocecal resection for stricture Crohn's disease is a simple, easily reproducible operation, both in planned surgical interventions and in emergency cases.