ArticleSurgical endoscopy2009
Laparoscopic-assisted anterior resection with double-stapling technique anastomosis: safe and feasible for lower rectal cancer?
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- A meta-analysis of the use of a transanal drainage tube to prevent anastomotic leakage after anterior resection by double-stapling technique for rectal cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2016Pooled it
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- The association of hospital volume with rectal cancer surgery outcomes.International journal of colorectal disease · 2013Article
- Rectal transection using a curved cutter stapler with an endo-Satinsky clamp during a laparoscopic low anterior resection.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2012Article
- The effect of the introduction of the ERAS protocol in laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.International journal of colorectal disease · 2012Article
- Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: review of published literature 2000-2009.Surgery today · 2011Review
- Evaluation of the learning curve in laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2011Article
- Pelvic dimensions as a predictor of difficulty in laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2011Article
- Multimedia article. Lateral lymph node dissection with preoperative chemoradiation for locally advanced lower rectal cancer through a laparoscopic approach.Surgical endoscopy · 2011Article
- Learning curve for standardized laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer under supervision: a single-center experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2011Article
- Laparoscopic low vs. high anterior resection for rectal cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2010Article
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Abstract
backgroundLaparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer has been considered more demanding than laparoscopic colectomy due to its technical difficulties.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to show safety and feasibility of laparoscopic low anterior resection for lower rectal cancer reconstructed by double-stapling technique (DST).
methodsThe present study reviewed 159 patients with rectal cancer undergoing laparoscopic anterior resection reconstructed by DST. They were subdivided into two groups: 98 patients with upper rectal cancer located between 75 and 150 mm from the anal verge (group A) and 61 with lower rectal cancer located within 75 mm from the anal verge (group B). Short-term results and pathological findings were compared between the two groups.
resultsThere was no conversion in both groups. Operating time and intraoperative blood loss were similar in the two groups. No mortality occurred in either group. Overall morbidity rate was 10.2% in group A and 11.5% in group B (p = 0.798). Anastomotic leak rate was similar in the two groups (2.0% in group A versus 3.3% in group B; p = 0.638). Pathological examination of resected specimen showed no involvement of distal resection margin or circumferential resection margin in both groups.
conclusionsThe present study shows that laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for lower rectal cancer in a very select group of patients.
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