{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Functional outcome after Hartmann's reversal surgery using LARS, COREFO & QoL scores.
{Author}: Van Hoof S;Sels T;Patteet E;Hendrickx T;Van den Broeck S;Hubens G;Komen N;
{Journal}: Am J Surg
{Volume}: 225
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: 02 2023
{Factor}: 3.125
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.09.006
{Abstract}: Functional complaints after colorectal surgery have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL). Our goal was to investigate the prevalence of functional complaints and quality of life after Hartmann's reversal surgery.<BR>A cross-sectional study was performed where one hundred nineteen patients were included. All patients underwent Hartmann's reversal procedure between 2007 and 2019. All patients were asked to complete 3 validated questionnaires related to bowel function in benign and colorectal cancer surgery as well as general QoL.<BR>The response rate was 67%. Among responders, 32.8% reported LARS-like symptoms whereas 25% had significant COREFO Scores (>15). Higher LARS and COREFO scores were significantly associated with worse global QoL and several QoL domain scores (p < 0.05).<BR>This study highlights the prevalence of bowel dysfunction after Hartmann's reversal surgery. Patients undergoing this procedure show similar functional complaints compared to those in literature who had a resection without colostomy.