Shioi I, Ogawa H, Hosoi N, Yamaguchi A, Watanabe T, Nakazawa N, Shibasaki Y, Shiraishi T, Osone K, Okada T, Sano A, Sakai M, Sohda M, Shirabe K, Saeki H. Two-Team Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision and En Bloc Resection of the Lateral Pelvic Lymph Nodes, Main Iliac Vessels, and Pelvic Plexus for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer With Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis.
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024;
34:237-241. [PMID:
38421177 DOI:
10.1097/sle.0000000000001268]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Here, we describe the precise surgical technique for a novel procedure involving 2-team transanal total mesorectal excision with en bloc lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) dissection combined with resection of the involved main internal iliac vessels and pelvic plexus.
METHODS
From September 2020 to May 2023, 4 patients underwent the procedure at our hospital.
RESULTS
The operation time and blood loss were 272 to 412 minutes and 10 to 124 mL, respectively. No patients required conversion to open surgery or exhibited Clavien-Dindo grade III or worse postoperative complications, although 2 developed grade II urinary dysfunction. All surgical margins were negative.
CONCLUSIONS
Our novel 2-team method can facilitate safe and satisfactory surgery, even for highly advanced rectal cancer. The transanal approach offers excellent visibility and operability, even during LPLN and adjacent structure dissection. Furthermore, initial dissection of the distal branches of the iliac vessels prevents excessive lymphatic tissue congestion, facilitating easier, and clearer dissection.
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