Jean‐Jacques Tuech

AimAlteration of bowel function after delayed coloanal anastomosis (DCAA) might be a limitation to its utilization. Our aim was to assess the long-term bowel function of DCAA in a large multicentric cohort.MethodAll patients who underwent D…

This chapter will review the surgical management of deeply infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowl. With advancements in imaging diagnostics modalities evaluating deeply infiltrating endometriosis, surgeons are provided with clearer a…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To report a large series including women managed by disk excision using end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) circular transanal stapler to assess the feasibility of the technique, the features of nodules suitable for removal by dis…

Study objectiveTo assess to what degree can digestive symptoms improve after endometriosis surgery for different localizations.DesignA comparative retrospective study employing data prospectively recorded in the North-West Inter-Regional Fe…

INTRODUCTION: Although live surgeries are routinely included in surgical congress programs, they are the subject of an ongoing debate in terms of patient safety and teaching value. The goal of our study was to assess the risk of postoperati…

The complete excision of low rectovaginal deep endometriosis is a demanding surgery associated with an increased risk of intra- and postoperative complications, which can impact the quality of life. Given the choices of optimal surgery proc…

Study objectiveTo assess whether the combined vaginal-laparoscopic route may reduce the risk of postoperative bladder atony, when compared to an exclusively laparoscopic approach, in patients presenting with deeply infiltrating rectovaginal…

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Background: Even though preventive stoma is unlikely to ensure primary healing in women with juxtaposed rectal and vaginal sutures, it may be considered, in selected patients at risk of rectovaginal fistula, to reduce fistula related compli…

Study objectiveTo report the technique of double disk excision of deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum and surgical outcomes.DesignA retrospective case series using data prospectively recorded in the North-West Inte…

AIM: The aim was to assess the functional outcome and quality of life in patients with low and mid rectal endometriosis who have undergone disc excision using a semicircular transanal staple device, a procedure we have named the Rouen techn…

Background: Rectovaginal fistula is a major complication of surgery for deep endometriosis. Objective: To assess whether placement of a biological mesh (Permacol) between the vaginal and rectal sutures reduces the rate of rectovaginal fist…

Évaluer la relation entre le taux de fistule digestive postopératoire et l’expérience du chirurgien. Étude rétrospective. Deux centres. Mille soixante patientes traitées pour une endométriose profonde infiltrant le rectum ou le côlon sigmoï…

INTRODUCTION: There is increasing evidence that intermediate and long-term bowel dysfunction may occur as a consequence of radical surgery for rectal deep endometriosis (DE). Typical symptoms include constipation, feeling of incomplete evac…

Study objectiveTo assess 1-year postoperative outcomes of surgery for deep endometriosis involving the sacral roots and sciatic nerve.DesignRetrospective case series.SettingThree referral centers.PatientsFifty-two women.InterventionsSurgery…

Background: Surgical management of deep endometriosis infiltrating pelvic nerves may allow an overall improvement in pain and neurologic disorders. Objective: To assess 1-year postoperative outcomes of surgery for deep endometriosis involvi…

Introduction and hypothesisThe aim was to develop a nomogram based on clinical and surgical factors to predict the likelihood of voiding dysfunction after surgery for deep endometriosis.MethodsThis was a retrospective study of 789 patients …

ObjectiveTo assess the relationship between history of surgery for endometriosis and adverse obstetrical outcomes.DesignRetrospective study using prospectively recorded data.SettingReferral center.Patient(s)Total of 569 women with history o…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence, risk factors, and management of bowel stenosis after surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis of the rectosigmoid using either disk excision (DE) or segmental resection (SR). DESIGN: Retrospecti…

STUDY QUESTION: Is there a difference in functional outcomes and recurrence rate between conservative versus radical rectal surgery in patients with large deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum 5 years postoperatively? SUMMARY ANSWER: N…

ObjectiveDeep endometriosis may simultaneously infiltrate the vagina and the rectosigmoid, which associated resection may increase the risk of postoperative complications. Among these complications, rectovaginal fistula is one of the worst.…

STUDY QUESTION: What are fertility outcomes in patients surgically managed for large deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum who intend to get pregnant postoperatively? SUMMARY ANSWER: Surgical management for rectal endometriosis is foll…