Colorectal stapled anastomosis: results after anterior resection of the rectum for cancer

Annales de chirurgie
C BrigandC Meyer

Abstract

Stapled end to end anastomosis makes the restoration of digestive continuity at the level of lower pelvis easier, but carries a certain risk. The aim of this report was to evaluate this risk in terms of immediate results and tumor recurrence after surgery for rectal cancer. The data of 301 patients operated on following this technique between 1980 and 2000 have been reviewed in order to analyse the tumor characteristics, the operation and associated complications, the immediate postoperative complications and recurrence rate. Among the 301 patients (192 males and 109 females) with median age of 66 years, 19 (6.3%) received an emergency operation due to bowel obstruction. The rectal adenocarcinoma was located in the upper rectum in 132 cases (43.8%), in the middle rectum in 141 cases (46.8%) and in the lower rectum in 19 cases (9.4%). Preoperative radiotherapy was carried out in 148 cases (49%): between 1987 and 1996 with a dose of 30 Grays (Gy), later increased to 39 Gy and 45 Gy in 12 cases. From 1990, 113 patients have received adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III and IV tumors and in some position cases for stage II tumor. The excision left a safety margin under the tumor of less than 2 cm in 59 cases (19.6%), and the anastom...Continue Reading

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Apr 1, 2008·Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part a·David LipskiJacques Himpens

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