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ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2011

Laparoscopic resection for low rectal cancer: evaluation of oncological efficacy.

Diarmaid C Moran, Dara O Kavanagh, Emmeline Nugent, Niall Swan, Emmanuel Eguare, Diarmuid O'Riordain, Frank B V Keane, Paul C Neary

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Article in International journal of colorectal disease, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Diarmaid C MoranDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, AMNCH, Tallaght, Dublin, 24, Ireland. morandiarmaid@gmail.com
Dara O Kavanagh
Emmeline Nugent
Niall Swan
Emmanuel Eguare
Diarmuid O'Riordain
Frank B V Keane
Paul C Neary
Tallaght University Hospital · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionLaparoscopic resection of low rectal cancer poses significant technical difficulties for the surgeon. There is a lack of published follow-up data in relation to the surgical, oncological and survival outcomes in these patients.

aimThe aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical, oncological and survival outcomes in all patients undergoing laparoscopic resection for low rectal cancer.

methodsConsecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic resection for low rectal cancers were included in the study. Clinical, pathological and follow-up data were recorded over a 4-year period. The mean follow-up was 25 months

resultsA total of 53 patients were included in the study, 30 of whom were males. The mean age was 64.14 years (range, 34-86 years). The mean hospital stay was 8.2 days (range, 4-42 days). Fifty were completed laparoscopically and three were converted to an open procedure. Thirty-eight were anterior resections and 15 were abdominoperineal resections. Twenty-four patients received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The total mesorectal excision was optimal in 51 (98%) cases. There were no anastomotic sequelae and no surgical mortality. There was no local recurrence detected. The overall survival (mean follow-up, 25 months) was 93.5%.

conclusionLaparoscopic resection for low rectal cancers permits optimum oncological control. In our series, this technical approach is associated with excellent 4-year survival and clinical outcomes.

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