Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?

Objective: To evaluate the necessity of routine histopathological examination in benign anorectal surgeries and to explore the potential for a selective approach based on patient characteristics. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgery for benign anorectal diseases between...

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Main Authors: Ramazan Kozan, Enes Aksu, Kürşat Dikmen
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Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2024-04-01
Series:Gazi Medical Journal
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description Objective: To evaluate the necessity of routine histopathological examination in benign anorectal surgeries and to explore the potential for a selective approach based on patient characteristics. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgery for benign anorectal diseases between January 2013 and December 2023. Demographic data, surgical procedures, and histopathological findings were assessed. Results: Among 830 patients, 482 underwent histopathological examination. No malignancy was detected. However, human papilloma virus (HPV)-related lesions were diagnosed in 2.1% of patients. A retrospective design and limited patient population were identified as major limitations. Conclusion: Routine histopathological examination may be unnecessary for benign anorectal surgeries in patients without HPV-related risk factors. Further large-scale studies are required to determine the criteria for selective examination, optimizing resource usage in clinical practice.
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spelling doaj-art-f7596d31fb594bc4b45b8b54b04f672d2025-01-17T10:45:48ZengGalenos Publishing HouseGazi Medical Journal2147-20922024-04-0135220020310.12996/gmj.2024.4134Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?Ramazan Kozan0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3835-8759Enes Aksu1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8334-7618Kürşat Dikmen2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9150-9499Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Ankara, TürkiyeGazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Ankara, TürkiyeGazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Ankara, TürkiyeObjective: To evaluate the necessity of routine histopathological examination in benign anorectal surgeries and to explore the potential for a selective approach based on patient characteristics. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgery for benign anorectal diseases between January 2013 and December 2023. Demographic data, surgical procedures, and histopathological findings were assessed. Results: Among 830 patients, 482 underwent histopathological examination. No malignancy was detected. However, human papilloma virus (HPV)-related lesions were diagnosed in 2.1% of patients. A retrospective design and limited patient population were identified as major limitations. Conclusion: Routine histopathological examination may be unnecessary for benign anorectal surgeries in patients without HPV-related risk factors. Further large-scale studies are required to determine the criteria for selective examination, optimizing resource usage in clinical practice.https://gazimedj.com/articles/routine-histopathological-evaluation-of-benign-anorectal-interventions-essentiality-or-excess/doi/gmj.2024.4134anal fistulaanal fissurehemorrhoidhuman papilloma viruspathologyroutine histopathologic examination
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Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
Gazi Medical Journal
anal fistula
anal fissure
hemorrhoid
human papilloma virus
pathology
routine histopathologic examination
title Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
title_full Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
title_fullStr Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
title_full_unstemmed Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
title_short Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess?
title_sort routine histopathological evaluation of benign anorectal interventions essentiality or excess
topic anal fistula
anal fissure
hemorrhoid
human papilloma virus
pathology
routine histopathologic examination
url https://gazimedj.com/articles/routine-histopathological-evaluation-of-benign-anorectal-interventions-essentiality-or-excess/doi/gmj.2024.4134
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