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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2021

Laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection in two fascial spaces for locally advanced lower rectal cancer.

Hui-Hong Jiang, Hai-Long Liu, A-Jian Li, Wen-Chao Wang, Liang Lv, Jian Peng, Zhi-Hui Pan, Yi Chang, Mou-Bin Lin

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hui-Hong JiangDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Hai-Long LiuDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
A-Jian LiDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Wen-Chao WangDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Liang LvDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Jian PengDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Zhi-Hui PanDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Yi ChangDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Mou-Bin LinDepartment of General Surgery, Yangpu Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200090, China.
Tongji University · CNYangpu Hospital of Tongji University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe procedure for lateral lymph node (LLN) dissection (LLND) is complicated and can result in complications. We developed a technique for laparoscopic LLND based on two fascial spaces to simplify the procedure.

aimTo clarify the anatomical basis of laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces and to evaluate its efficacy and safety in treating locally advanced low rectal cancer (LALRC).

methodsCadaveric dissection was performed on 24 pelvises, and the fascial composition related to LLND was observed and described. Three dimensional-laparoscopic total mesorectal excision with LLND was performed in 20 patients with LALRC, and their clinical data were analyzed.

resultsThe cadaver study showed that the fascia propria of the rectum, urogenital fascia, vesicohypogastric fascia and parietal fascia lie side by side in a medial-lateral direction constituting the dissection plane for curative rectal cancer surgery, and the last three fasciae formed two spaces (Latzko's pararectal space and paravesical space) which were the surgical area for LLND. Laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces was performed successfully in all 20 patients. The median operating time, blood loss and postoperative hospitalization were 178 (152-243) min, 55 (25-150) mL and 10 (7-20) d, respectively. The median number of harvested LLNs was 8.6 (6-12), and pathologically positive LLN metastasis was confirmed in 7 (35.0%) cases. Postoperative complications included lower limb pain in 1 case and lymph leakage in 1 case.

conclusionOur preliminary surgical experience suggests that laparoscopic LLND based on fascial spaces is a feasible, effective and safe procedure for treating LALRC.

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LaparoscopyRectal NeoplasmsDissectionHumansLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesCardinal ligamentFascial anatomyLateral lymph node dissectionLocally advanced low rectal cancerVesicohypogastric fasciaVisceral fascia

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