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Journal Article
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[Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for low or ultralow anterior resection of rectal cancer with anal sphincter preservation].
Zhonghua Wai Ke za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery] 2002 December
OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) for low or ultralow anterior resection of rectal cancer.
METHODS: Excision of the mesorectum and low (ultralow) colo-anal anastomoses were performed laparoscopically in 62 patients with low rectal cancer based on the concept of TME and double stapling technique (DST).
RESULTS: Sixty-two operations with TME and DST were performed in a totally laparoscopic manner, and only one was converted to open procedures because of dysfunction of coagulation. The operative time was 125 min (110-210 min) and the operative blood loss 20 ml (5-80 ml). The time for bowel function recovery and post-operatively dietary intake was 1-2 days. Twenty-eight patients received postoperative analgesics. Average hospital stay was 8 days (5-14 days). Complications were observed in only 2 of the 62 patients, one had suffered from urinary retention and the other, anastomotic leakage.
CONCLUSIONS: Totally laparoscopic excision of the mesorectum for low or ultralow anterior resection of rectal cancer is a minimally invasive technique with sphincter preservation, less postoperative pain, and rapid recovery.
METHODS: Excision of the mesorectum and low (ultralow) colo-anal anastomoses were performed laparoscopically in 62 patients with low rectal cancer based on the concept of TME and double stapling technique (DST).
RESULTS: Sixty-two operations with TME and DST were performed in a totally laparoscopic manner, and only one was converted to open procedures because of dysfunction of coagulation. The operative time was 125 min (110-210 min) and the operative blood loss 20 ml (5-80 ml). The time for bowel function recovery and post-operatively dietary intake was 1-2 days. Twenty-eight patients received postoperative analgesics. Average hospital stay was 8 days (5-14 days). Complications were observed in only 2 of the 62 patients, one had suffered from urinary retention and the other, anastomotic leakage.
CONCLUSIONS: Totally laparoscopic excision of the mesorectum for low or ultralow anterior resection of rectal cancer is a minimally invasive technique with sphincter preservation, less postoperative pain, and rapid recovery.
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