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Pan H, Gao Y, Deng Y, Huang Y, Chi P, Huang S. Textbook anastomotic success in patients with low rectal cancer treated by intersphincteric resection: reappraising surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes. Updates Surg 2024:10.1007/s13304-024-01959-4. [PMID: 39102179 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01959-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Previous studies on successful anastomosis after intersphincteric resection (ISR) for low rectal cancer (LRC) primarily focused on anastomotic complications rather than functional outcomes. Here, we improved the anastomotic success criteria by considering surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes and proposed a new composite outcome, "textbook anastomotic success" (TASS). This retrospective single-center study included patients with LRC treated with ISR from January 2014 to April 2020. TASS was defined as (1) no anastomotic complications occurring after ISR; (2) ileostomy was closed and there was no severe intestinal dysfunction 2 years after ISR; and (3) no local recurrence within 2 years of surgery. TASS was achieved upon meeting all indicators. We analyzed 259 patients with LRC, with 125 (48.3%) achieving TASS. Multivariate analysis showed that male sex (OR 0.47; 95% CI 0.27-0.81; p = 0.007), hypertension (OR 0.48; 95% CI 0.24-0.97; p = 0.041), ASA score ≥ 3 (OR 0.28; 95% CI 0.10-0.81; p = 0.018), pre-treatment major low anterior resection syndrome (OR 0.37; 95% CI 0.15-0.94; p = 0.037), and preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (OR 0.41; 95% CI 0.22-0.77; p = 0.006) were independent risk factors for not achieving TASS. Conversely, transverse coloplasty pouch (OR 2.13; 95% CI 1.07-4.25; p = 0.032) and higher anastomosis level (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.05-2.30; p = 0.026) were independent protective factors for achieving TASS. The nomogram constructed to evaluate the probability of achieving TASS demonstrated good accuracy in the dataset (area under curve, 0.737). TASS provides a comprehensive quality assessment for ISR in patients with LRC. The nomogram predicting TASS may assist surgeons in decision-making for managing LRC.
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- Hongfeng Pan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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Cerdan-Santacruz C, São Julião GP, Vailati BB, Perez RO. Chemoradiation, Consolidation Chemotherapy, and Watch and Wait for Early Rectal Cancer. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2024; 37:216-221. [PMID: 38882934 PMCID: PMC11178383 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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As watch and wait has become an attractive management alternative among patients with rectal cancer who achieve a clinical complete response to neoadjuvant chemoradiation, the focus of organ preservation has now shifted toward the use of this approach in patients with early rectal cancer. These patients would otherwise be treated without the use of neoadjuvant therapy for oncological reasons. The sole purpose of any neoadjuvant treatment here would be the achievement of a complete clinical response in an attempt to avoid total mesorectal excision. This has become particularly interesting after the incorporation of total neoadjuvant therapy regimens. These regimens have resulted in significantly higher rates of complete tumor regression and therefore become an interesting alternative among early rectal cancer patients where organ preservation is desired. The present review provides an overview of the currently available evidence and the preliminary experience with this rather controversial approach.
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zhang B, Zhuo GZ, Liu FF, Zhao YJ, Cao Y, Xiang JB, Ding JH. Assessing Severity of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Intersphincteric Resection for Ultralow Rectal Cancer: A Pilot Study Using an Exploratory Instrument. Dis Colon Rectum 2024; 67:723-731. [PMID: 38305749 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000003210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Delphi consensus identified 8 symptoms and 8 consequences as the highest priorities for defining low anterior resection syndrome. OBJECTIVE To describe an exploratory scoring instrument correlating the Delphi consensus on low anterior resection syndrome with functional and quality-of-life scores following intersphincteric resection for ultralow rectal cancer. DESIGN This was a prospective pilot study. In accordance with the Wexner incontinence score, 5 frequency responses ranging from never (score 0) to always (score 4) were used to measure the severity of symptom- and consequence-specific variables. SETTINGS Colorectal surgery referral center. PATIENTS Among 161 eligible patients, 137 participants (85%) completed an electronic self-assessment survey regarding function and quality of life at scheduled follow-up, including 3 to 6, 12, and ≥24 months after ileostomy reversal. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outcome measures included patient-reported severity of the identified priorities, and their correlation with condition-specific quality of life. RESULTS The most frequent symptom and consequence were "emptying difficulties" and "dissatisfaction with the bowels," respectively. Aside from "emptying difficulties," the proportions of negative symptom domains increased after reversal. In particular, neither the frequency responses nor the severity scores of "emptying difficulties" differed between groups. The percentages of "always" selection for consequence domains improved at 12-month follow-up, whereas a higher rate was observed at 24 months, except for "toilet dependence" and "dissatisfaction with the bowels." We found significant improvements in the summary score of the Fecal Incontinence Quality-of-Life Scale ( p = 0.04) and our exploratory instrument ( p = 0.009) but not in functional scores measured by traditional questionnaires. Furthermore, the condition-specific quality of life strongly correlated with the Delphi consensus severity score ( rs = -0.73). LIMITATIONS Single-institution data and limited sample size. CONCLUSIONS The important priorities identified by the Delphi consensus might enable a comprehensive overview and a better assessment of low anterior resection syndrome after intersphincteric resection. See Video Abstract . EVALE LA GRAVEDAD DEL SNDROME DE RESECCIN ANTERIOR BAJA DESPUS DE LA RESECCIN INTERESFINTRICA PARA EL CNCER DE RECTO ULTRABAJO UN ESTUDIO PILOTO QUE UTILIZA UN INSTRUMENTO EXPLORATORIO ANTECEDENTES:El consenso Delphi identificó ocho síntomas y ocho consecuencias como las máximas prioridades para definir el síndrome de resección anterior baja.OBJETIVO:Describir un instrumento de puntuación exploratorio que correlaciona el consenso Delphi sobre el síndrome de resección anterior baja con puntuaciones funcionales y de calidad de vida después de la resección interesfinteriana para el cáncer de recto ultrabajo.DISEÑO:Este fue un estudio piloto prospectivo. De acuerdo con la puntuación de incontinencia de Wexner, se utilizaron cinco respuestas de frecuencia que van desde nunca (puntuación 0) hasta siempre (puntuación 4) para medir la gravedad de las variables específicas de los síntomas y las consecuencias.AJUSTES:Centro de referencia de cirugía colorrectal.PACIENTES:Entre 161 pacientes elegibles, 137 (85%) participantes completaron una encuesta electrónica de autoevaluación sobre la función y la calidad de vida en el seguimiento programado, incluidos 3 a 6, 12 y ≥ 24 meses después de la reversión de la ileostomía.MEDIDAS PRINCIPALES DE RESULTADO:Las medidas de resultado incluyeron la gravedad de estas prioridades informada por los pacientes, así como su correlación con la calidad de vida específica de la afección.RESULTADOS:El síntoma y la consecuencia más frecuentes fueron "dificultades para vaciar" e "insatisfacción con las deposiciones", respectivamente. Aparte de las "dificultades de vaciado", las proporciones de dominios de síntomas negativos aumentaron después de la reversión. En particular, tanto las respuestas de frecuencia como las puntuaciones de gravedad de las "dificultades para vaciar" no difirieron entre los grupos. Los porcentajes de "opción siempre" para los dominios de consecuencias mejoraron a los 12 meses de seguimiento, mientras que se observó una tasa más alta a los 24 meses después, excepto para "dependencia del baño" e "insatisfacción con los intestinos". Encontramos mejoras significativas en la puntuación resumida de la Escala de calidad de vida de incontinencia fecal ( p = 0,04) y nuestro instrumento exploratorio ( p = 0,009), pero no en las puntuaciones funcionales medidas con los cuestionarios tradicionales. Además, la calidad de vida específica de la condición se correlacionó fuertemente con la puntuación de gravedad del consenso Delphi (rs = -0,73).LIMITACIONES:Datos de una sola institución y tamaño de muestra limitado.CONCLUSIONES:Las importantes prioridades identificadas por el consenso Delphi podrían permitir una visión global y una mejor evaluación del síndrome de resección anterior baja después de la resección interesfintérica. (Traducción-Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil ).
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- Bin Zhang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
- Postgraduate Training Base of Jinzhou Medical University, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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Xu ZW, Zhu JT, Bai HY, Yu XJ, Hong QQ, You J. Clinical efficacy and pathological outcomes of transanal endoscopic intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:933-944. [PMID: 38577453 PMCID: PMC10989362 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i3.933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Transanal endoscopic intersphincteric resection (ISR) surgery currently lacks sufficient clinical research and reporting. AIM To investigate the clinical effectiveness of transanal endoscopic ISR, in order to promote the clinical application and development of this technique. METHODS This study utilized a retrospective case series design. Clinical and pathological data of patients with lower rectal cancer who underwent transanal endoscopic ISR at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University between May 2018 and May 2023 were included. All patients underwent transanal endoscopic ISR as the surgical approach. We conducted this study to determine the perioperative recovery status, postoperative complications, and pathological specimen characteristics of this group of patients. RESULTS This study included 45 eligible patients, with no perioperative mortalities. The overall incidence of early complications was 22.22%, with a rate of 4.44% for Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III events. Two patients (4.4%) developed anastomotic leakage after surgery, including one case of grade A and one case of grade B. Postoperative pathological examination confirmed negative circumferential resection margins and distal resection margins in all patients. The mean distance between the tumor lower margin and distal resection margin was found to be 2.30 ± 0.62 cm. The transanal endoscopic ISR procedure consistently yielded high quality pathological specimens. CONCLUSION Transanal endoscopic ISR is safe, feasible, and provides a clear anatomical view. It is associated with a low incidence of postoperative complications and favorable pathological outcomes, making it worth further research and application.
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- Zhi-Wen Xu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
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Fleming CA, Duhoky R, Geitenbeek RTJ, Moussion A, Bouazza N, Khan J, Cotte E, Dubois A, Rullier E, Hompes R, Denost Q, Rouanet P, Consten ECJ. Multicentre cohort study evaluating clinical, oncological and functional outcomes following robotic rectal cancer surgery-the EUREKA collaborative: trial protocol. BJS Open 2024; 8:zrae019. [PMID: 38578718 PMCID: PMC10996923 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrae019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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- Christina A Fleming
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Bordeaux Colorectal Institute, Clinique Tivoli, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Clinical Research Department, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Clinical Research Department, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon-Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chu Estaing, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Colorectal Unit, Haut-Lévêque Hospital, Bordeaux University Hospital, Pessac, France
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Bordeaux Colorectal Institute, Clinique Tivoli, Bordeaux, France
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- Surgery Department, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Shen ZY, Zhang Y, Tao CH, Wang DJ, Zhang ZB, Zhang SC. A Predictive Model to Identify the Effects of Transcutaneous Sacral Nerve Stimulation With Pelvic Floor Exercises in Fecal Incontinence After Surgery for Anorectal Malformation. Am J Gastroenterol 2024; 119:191-199. [PMID: 37787428 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although the combination of transcutaneous sacral nerve stimulation (tSNS) and pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) has shown significant effectiveness in treating fecal incontinence (FI) after surgery for congenital anorectal malformation (CARM), not all patients achieve satisfactory continence. Therefore, identifying which individuals will benefit from this method is crucial. METHODS A prospective cohort study enrolled 92 children with FI. All patients underwent tSNS with PFE treatment, and an improved outcome was defined as a Wexner score ≤4. A predictive model to identify the effects of tSNS with PFEs in FI was developed based on the analysis of magnetic resonance imaging and high-resolution anorectal manometry with area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve to evaluate the predictive value of external anal sphincter (EAS) thickness index and anal squeezing pressure (ASP). RESULTS tSNS with PFEs improved outcomes in 72 patients and led to poor outcomes in 20 (4 had their rectums deviate from the puborectalis muscle center or puborectal muscle ruptures while 16 lacked EAS with a lower ASP). The areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curve for EAS thickness index and ASP in predicting the effects of tSNS with PFEs were 0.915 (95% confidence interval 0.846-0.983, P = 0.000) and 0.886 (95% confidence interval 0.819-0.952, P = 0.000), respectively. By applying cutoff values of 0.076 for EAS thickness index and 21.95 mm Hg for ASP, tSNS with PFEs was found to be ineffective. DISCUSSION tSNS with PFEs is effective for most patients with FI after CARM surgery, except when the rectum deviates from the puborectal muscle center, puborectal muscle rupture occurs, or EAS is absent with a low ASP.
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- Zhe-Ying Shen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 962 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Pan H, Gao Y, Ruan H, Chi P, Huang Y, Huang S. Transanal local excision versus intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer with stage ypT0-1ycN0 after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: an inverse probability weighting analysis for oncological and functional outcomes. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:17383-17394. [PMID: 37843558 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05454-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the efficacy of local excision (LE) and intersphincteric resection (ISR) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who achieved a significant or complete pathological response following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of data from patients with stage ypT0-1ycN0 low rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy who underwent LE or ISR between June 2016 and June 2021. Baseline characteristics, short-term outcomes, long-term oncological outcomes, and functional outcomes, were compared between the two groups. To reduce the selection bias, inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was performed. RESULTS This study included 106 patients (LE group: n = 51, ISR group: n = 55). There were significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups (P < 0.05). After IPTW, there were almost no significant differences in baseline data between the two groups. The LE group showed less postoperative complications and better function outcomes compared to the ISR group. The LE group had significantly lower rates of complications (13.7% vs. 36.4%, P = 0.014). There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of long-term oncological outcomes. CONCLUSIONS For patients with locally advanced low rectal cancer achieving significant or complete pathological response after neoadjuvant therapy, both LE and ISR present comparable oncological outcomes. Yet, LE seems to show more advantages in terms of postoperative complications and functional outcomes. These findings offer important insights for surgical decision-making, emphasizing the necessity to consider both oncological and functional outcomes in selecting the optimal surgical approach.
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- Hongfeng Pan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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Pan H, Zhao Z, Deng Y, Zheng Z, Huang Y, Chi P, Huang S. Transverse Coloplasty Pouch versus Straight Coloanal Anastomosis Following Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: the Functional Benefits May Emerge After Two Years. J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 27:2526-2537. [PMID: 37848684 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05565-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the oncological and functional outcomes following intersphincteric resection (ISR) with transverse coloplasty pouch (TCP) or straight coloanal anastomosis (SCAA) for low rectal cancer. METHODS A single-center retrospective analysis was performed on patients with low rectal cancer who received ISR between January 2016 and June 2021. The primary endpoint was to compare the outcomes of bowel function within 1 year, 1 to 2 years, and 2 years after ileostomy closure in patients undergoing two different bowel reconstruction procedures (TCP or SCAA). The postoperative complications and oncological results were also compared between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 235 patients were enrolled in this study (SCAA group: 166; TCP group: 69). There was no significant difference in complications, including grades A-C anastomotic leakage (9.6% vs 15.9%), 3-year local recurrence rates (6.1% vs 3.9%), disease-free survival (82.4%vs 83.8%), or overall survival (94.1% vs 94.7%) between the two groups. Two years after ileostomy closure, 52.7% of patients in the SCAA group were assessed as having major low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), which was significantly higher than the 25.9% of patients in the TCP group (P = 0.014), but no difference was found prior to 2 years. Similar differences were seen in Wexner scores 2 years after surgery (P = 0.032). Additionally, TCP was an independent protective factor for postoperative bowel function as measured by both the LARS (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.10-0.82; p = 0.020) and Wexner scoring (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.09-0.84; p = 0.023). CONCLUSION This study suggests that TCP is a safe technique that may decrease bowel dysfunction after ISR for low rectal cancer compared with SCAA 2 years after ileostomy closure.
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- Hongfeng Pan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, No.29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian Province, China.
- Training center of minimally invasive surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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Liu F, Zhang B, Xiang J, Zhuo G, Zhao Y, Zhou Y, Ding J. Does anastomotic leakage after intersphincteric resection for ultralow rectal cancer influence long-term outcomes? A retrospective observational study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:394. [PMID: 37816844 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03131-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether anastomotic leakage (AL) following intersphincteric resection (ISR) for ultralow rectal cancer (uLRC) is associated with long-term negative outcomes. METHODS Between June 2011 and January 2022, 236 consecutive patients who underwent ISR with diverting ileostomy for uLRC were included. The primary outcome was long-term clinical consequences of AL, including chronic stricture, stoma reversal, and oncological and functional results. RESULTS Forty-one (17.4%) patients developed symptomatic AL, whereas only two (0.8%) required re-laparotomy due to severe leakage. Patients with leaks had a significantly increased incidence of chronic stricture (29.3% vs. 8.7%, P = 0.001) and stoma non-reversal (34.1% vs. 4.6%, P < 0.0001) than controls. The severe consequences were particularly common in patients with anastomotic separation, resulting in 60% of those presenting with chronic stricture and 50% ending up with stoma non-reversal. After a median follow-up of 59 (range, 7-139) months, AL did not compromise long-term oncological outcomes, including tumor recurrence (9.8% vs. 5.6%, P = 0.3), 5-year disease-free, and overall survival (73.4% vs. 74.8% and 85.1% vs. 85.4%, P = 0.56 and P = 0.55). A total of 149 patients with bowel continuity who completed self-assessment questionnaires were enrolled for functional evaluation. The median follow-up was 24 (range, 12-94) months after ileostomy reversal, and functional results were comparable between patients with and without leaks. CONCLUSION AL is an unfortunate reality for patients who underwent ISR for uLRC, but the rate of severe leakage is limited. Leaks contribute to possible adverse impacts on chronic stricture and stoma non-reversal, especially for patients with anastomotic separation. However, long-term oncological and functional results may not be compromised. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chictr.org.cn identifier: ChiCTR-ONC-15007506 and ChiCTR2100051614.
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- Feifan Liu
- Postgraduate Training Base of Jinzhou Medical University, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, the Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, 100088, China.
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Piozzi GN, Khobragade K, Aliyev V, Asoglu O, Bianchi PP, Butiurca VO, Chen WTL, Cheong JY, Choi GS, Coratti A, Denost Q, Fukunaga Y, Gorgun E, Guerra F, Ito M, Khan JS, Kim HJ, Kim JC, Kinugasa Y, Konishi T, Kuo LJ, Kuzu MA, Lefevre JH, Liang JT, Marks J, Molnar C, Panis Y, Rouanet P, Rullier E, Saklani A, Spinelli A, Tsarkov P, Tsukamoto S, Weiser M, Kim SH. International standardization and optimization group for intersphincteric resection (ISOG-ISR): modified Delphi consensus on anatomy, definition, indication, surgical technique, specimen description and functional outcome. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:1896-1909. [PMID: 37563772 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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AIM Intersphincteric resection (ISR) is an oncologically complex operation for very low-lying rectal cancers. Yet, definition, anatomical description, operative indications and operative approaches to ISR are not standardized. The aim of this study was to standardize the definition of ISR by reaching international consensus from the experts in the field. This standardization will allow meaningful comparison in the literature in the future. METHOD A modified Delphi approach with three rounds of questionnaire was adopted. A total of 29 international experts from 11 countries were recruited for this study. Six domains with a total of 37 statements were examined, including anatomical definition; definition of intersphincteric dissection, intersphincteric resection (ISR) and ultra-low anterior resection (uLAR); indication for ISR; surgical technique of ISR; specimen description of ISR; and functional outcome assessment protocol. RESULTS Three rounds of questionnaire were performed (response rate 100%, 89.6%, 89.6%). Agreement (≥80%) reached standardization on 36 statements. CONCLUSION This study provides an international expert consensus-based definition and standardization of ISR. This is the first study standardizing terminology and definition of deep pelvis/anal canal anatomy from a surgical point of view. Intersphincteric dissection, ISR and uLAR were specifically defined for precise surgical description. Indication for ISR was determined by the rectal tumour's maximal radial infiltration (T stage) below the levator ani. A new surgical definition of T3isp was reached by consensus to define T3 low rectal tumours infiltrating the intersphincteric plane. A practical flowchart for surgical indication for uLAR/ISR/abdominoperineal resection was developed. A standardized ISR surgical technique and functional outcome assessment protocol was defined.
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- Bogazici Academy for Clinical Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bogazici Academy for Clinical Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Medicine, Pharmacy Science, and Technology 'G.E. Palade', Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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- Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est-Misericordia Hospital, Grosseto, Italy
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- Cancer Institution Hospital, Japanese Foundation of Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est-Misericordia Hospital, Grosseto, Italy
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- National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba, Japan
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- University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sorbonne Université, AP-HP, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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- National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- University of Medicine, Pharmacy Science, and Technology 'G.E. Palade', Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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- Colorectal Surgery Center, Groupe Hospitalier Privé Ambroise Paré-Hartmann, Neuilly, Seine, France
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- Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Pessac, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele-Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA
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- Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Zhang B, Zhuo GZ, Zhao Y, Zhao YJ, Zhu J, Liu FF, Ding JH. Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes After Intersphincteric Resection for Ultralow Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study. Dis Colon Rectum 2023; 66:1029-1038. [PMID: 36602458 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intersphincteric resection is the ultimate sphincter-preserving surgical technique for ultralow rectal cancer, but quality-of-life changes after surgery remain unclear. It is also unknown which questionnaire has better associations with functional results for capturing clinical variation in quality of life. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess change in the quality of life and its correlation with functional outcomes among patients undergoing intersphincteric resection for ultralow rectal cancer. DESIGN This was a prospective, observational, single-center study. SETTINGS Colorectal surgery referral center. PATIENTS Patients with ultralow rectal cancer who underwent intersphincteric resection were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcomes were quality-of-life and functional results at 3 to 6, 12, and 24 months after ileostomy closure using validated questionnaires. The secondary outcome was the relationship between quality of life and neorectal function. RESULTS A total of 102 patients (62.7% men) completed follow-up surveys. Wexner incontinence score and Kirwan's incontinence score significantly improved at 12 months after ileostomy reversal, but such improvement in low anterior resection syndrome score was proved until 24 months later ( p = 0.01). Condition-specific quality-of-life domains improved over time, with significant changes in lifestyle ( p = 0.02) and coping/behavior ( p = 0.01), as well as the summary score of Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life ( p = 0.02) and visual analog scale score ( p < 0.001). Among health-related quality-of-life domains, the subscale scores did not differ significantly. The functional systems scores were significantly correlated with all the domains of condition-specific quality-of-life but only a few health-related quality-of-life domains. Only weak to moderate associations with the functional outcomes were observed for both quality-of-life questionnaires. LIMITATIONS Single-center data and limited sample size. CONCLUSIONS Although low anterior resection syndrome persists for years after intersphincteric resection, condition-specific quality of life and functional outcomes improve over time. Compared to health-related quality-of-life questionnaires, condition-specific quality-of-life instruments might be preferable to evaluate changes in quality-of-life after surgery. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/C130 . CALIDAD DE VIDA Y RESULTADOS FUNCIONALES DESPUS DE UNA RESECCIN INTERESFINTRICA EN CASO DE CNCER RECTAL ULTRABAJO ESTUDIO PROSPECTIVO OBSERVACIONAL ANTECEDENTES:La resección inter-esfintérica es la última técnica quirúrgica conservadora de esfínteres en casos de cáncer rectal ultrabajo, pero los cambios en la calidad de vida después de la cirugía siguen sin estar claros. Se desconoce también, qué tipo de cuestionario tiene mejor asociación con los resultados funcionales para así captar las variaciones clínicas en la calidad de vida.OBJETIVO:Evaluar el cambio en la calidad de vida y su correlación con los resultados funcionales durante el período postoperatorio en pacientes sometidos a resección interesfintérica por cáncer de recto ultrabajo.DISEÑO:Estudio prospectivo, observacional y de un solo centro.AJUSTES:Centro de referencia de cirugía colorrectal.PACIENTES:Se incluyeron pacientes con cáncer de recto ultra bajo que se sometieron a resección interesfintérica con el cierre de la ileostomía.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:El resultado primario fue la calidad de vida y los resultados funcionales a los 3-6, 12 y 24 meses después del cierre de la ileostomía utilizando cuestionarios validados. El resultado secundario fue la relación entre la calidad de vida y la función del néorecto.RESULTADOS:Un total de 102 pacientes (62,7% hombres) completaron las encuestas de seguimiento. La puntuación de incontinencia de Wexner y la puntuación de incontinencia de Kirwan mejoraron significativamente a los 12 meses después del cierre de la ileostomía, pero dicha mejoría en la puntuación del síndrome de resección anterior baja se demostró solo hasta 24 meses después ( p = 0,01). Las condiciones en el dominio de la calidad de vida específicos mejoraron con el tiempo, con cambios significativos en el estilo de vida ( p = 0,02) y el afrontamiento/comportamiento ( p = 0,01), así como la puntuación general de la calidad de vida y de la incontinencia fecal ( p = 0,02), puntuación de la escala analógica visual ( p < 0,001). Entre los dominios de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, las puntuaciones de las sub-escalas no difirieron significativamente. Las puntuaciones de los sistemas funcionales se correlacionaron significativamente con todos los dominios de la calidad de vida específica de la nueva condición, pero solo con pocos dominios de calidad de vida relacionados con la salud. Solo se observaron asociaciones débiles a moderadas con los resultados funcionales para ambos cuestionarios de calidad de vida.LIMITACIONES:Datos de un solo centro y tamaño de muestra limitado.CONCLUSIONES:Aunque el síndrome de resección anterior baja persiste durante años después de la resección interesfintérica, la calidad de vida específica de la nueva condición y los resultados funcionales mejoran con el tiempo. En comparación con los cuestionarios de calidad de vida relacionados con la salud, los instrumentos de calidad de vida específicos de la nueva condición pueden ser preferibles para evaluar los cambios en la calidad de vida después de la cirugía. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/C130 . (Traducción-Dr. Xavier Delgadillo ).
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- Bin Zhang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
- Postgraduate Training Base of Jinzhou Medical University, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
- Postgraduate Training Base of Jinzhou Medical University, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Characteristic Medical Center of PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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Cerdan-Santacruz C, São Julião GP, Vailati BB, Corbi L, Habr-Gama A, Perez RO. Watch and Wait Approach for Rectal Cancer. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082873. [PMID: 37109210 PMCID: PMC10143332 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The administration of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by total mesorrectal excision (TME) and selective use of adjuvant chemotherapy can still be considered the standard of care in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). However, avoiding sequelae of TME and entering a narrow follow-up program of watch and wait (W&W), in select cases that achieve a comparable clinical complete response (cCR) to nCRT, is now very attractive to both patients and clinicians. Many advances based on well-designed studies and long-term data coming from big multicenter cohorts have drawn some important conclusions and warnings regarding this strategy. In order to safely implement W&W, it is important consider proper selection of cases, best treatment options, surveillance strategy and the attitudes towards near complete responses or even tumor regrowth. The present review offers a comprehensive overview of W&W strategy from its origins to the most current literature, from a practical point of view focused on daily clinical practice, without losing sight of the most important future prospects in this area.
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- Carlos Cerdan-Santacruz
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Coloproctology, Clínica Santa Elena, 28003 Madrid, Spain
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- Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, São Paulo 01329-020, Brazil
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo 01323-020, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo 01323-001, Brazil
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- Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, São Paulo 01329-020, Brazil
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo 01323-020, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo 01323-001, Brazil
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- Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, São Paulo 01329-020, Brazil
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo 01323-020, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo 01323-001, Brazil
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- Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, São Paulo 01329-020, Brazil
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo 01323-020, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo 01323-001, Brazil
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- Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, São Paulo 01329-020, Brazil
- Department of Coloproctology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo 01323-020, Brazil
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Hospital Beneficencia Portuguesa, São Paulo 01323-001, Brazil
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Zhong X, Xie X, Hu H, Li Y, Tian S, Qian Q, Jiang C, Ren X. Trans-Anastomotic Drainage Tube Placement After Hand-Sewn Anastomosis in Patients Undergoing Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: An Alternative Drainage Method. Front Oncol 2022; 12:872120. [PMID: 35965574 PMCID: PMC9365931 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.872120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a common complication after intersphincteric resection (ISR). It significantly reduces quality of life and causes great distress to patients. Although traditional drainage (e.g., anal and pelvic catheters) may reduce the impact of AL to some extent, their role in reducing the incidence of AL remains controversial. In this study, we developed a novel drainage technique involving the placement of drainage tubes through the gap between sutures during handsewn anastomosis, to reduce the occurrence of anastomotic leakage. We retrospectively analyzed 34 consecutive patients who underwent intersphincteric resection requiring handsewn anastomosis between February 1, 2017, and January 1, 2021. Patients were classified into the trans-anastomotic drainage tube group (TADT, n = 14) and the non-TADT group (n = 20) based on whether trans-anastomotic tube placement was performed. The incidence of postoperative complications, such as AL, was compared between the two groups, and anal function of patients at 1-year post-ISR was evaluated. Six cases of AL occurred in the non-TADT group, while none occurred in the TADT group; this difference was statistically significant (p=0.031). The TADT group also had a shorter hospital stay (p=0.007). There were no other significant intergroup differences in operation time, blood loss, pain score, anastomotic stenosis, intestinal obstruction, or incidence of wound infection. In the 30 patients (88.2%) evaluated for anal function, there were no significant intergroup differences in stool frequency, urgency, daytime/nocturnal soiling, Wexner incontinence score, or Kirwan grading. Taken together, trans-anastomotic tube placement is a novel drainage method that may reduce AL after ISR requiring handsewn anastomosis and without adversely affecting anal function.
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- Xinjian Zhong
- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Congqing Jiang, ; Xianghai Ren,
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Center of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Intestinal and Colorectal Diseases of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Colorectal and Anal Disease Research Center, Medical School of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Quality Control Center of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Health Commission of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Congqing Jiang, ; Xianghai Ren,
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Kojima T, Hino H, Shiomi A, Kagawa H, Yamaoka Y, Manabe S, Kato S, Hanaoka M. Comparison between robotic‐assisted and laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving operations for ultra‐low rectal cancer. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2022; 6:643-650. [PMID: 36091301 PMCID: PMC9444857 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim Sphincter‐preserving operations for ultra‐low rectal cancer include low anterior and intersphincteric resection. In low anterior resection, the distal rectum is divided by a transabdominal approach, which is technically demanding. In intersphincteric resection, a perineal approach is used. We aimed to evaluate whether robotic‐assisted surgery is technically superior to laparoscopic surgery for ultra‐low rectal cancer. We compared the frequency of low anterior resection in cases of sphincter‐preserving operations. Method We investigated 183 patients who underwent sphincter‐preserving robotic‐assisted or laparoscopic surgery for ultra‐low rectal cancer (lower border within 5 cm of the anal verge) between April 2010 and March 2020. The frequency of low anterior resection was compared between laparoscopic and robotic‐assisted surgeries. The clinicopathological factors associated with an increase in performing low anterior resection were analyzed by multivariate analyses. Results Overall, 41 (22.4%) and 142 (77.6%) patients underwent laparoscopic and robotic‐assisted surgery, respectively. Patient characteristics were similar between the groups. Low anterior resection was done significantly more frequently in robotic‐assisted surgery (67.6%) than in laparoscopic surgery (48.8%) (P = 0.04). Multivariate analyses showed that tumor distance from the anal verge (P < 0.01) and robotic‐assisted surgery (P = 0.02) were significantly associated with an increase in the performance of low anterior resection. The rate of postoperative complications or pathological results was similar between the groups. Conclusion Compared with laparoscopic surgery, robotic‐assisted surgery significantly increased the frequency of low anterior resection in sphincter‐preserving operations for ultra‐low rectal cancer. Robotic‐assisted surgery has technical superiority over laparoscopic surgery for ultra‐low rectal cancer treatment.
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- Tadahiro Kojima
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Shizuoka Cancer Center Shizuoka Japan
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Vila F, Yüksel BC. A Missed Chance for Organ Preservation after Watch and Wait. Dis Colon Rectum 2022; 65:e21. [PMID: 34636782 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Frenki Vila
- Turkey Albania Fier Friendship Hospital, Albania
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- University of Health Sciences of Turkey, Department of Colon&Rectum, General Surgery, Turkey
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Varela C, Kim NK. Surgical Treatment of Low-Lying Rectal Cancer: Updates. Ann Coloproctol 2021; 37:395-424. [PMID: 34961303 PMCID: PMC8717072 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2021.00927.0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite innovative advancements, distally located rectal cancer remains a critical disease of challenging management. The crucial location of the tumor predisposes it to a circumferential resection margin (CRM) that tends to involve the anal sphincter complex and surrounding organs, with a high incidence of delayed anastomotic complications and the risk of the pelvic sidewall or rarely inguinal lymph node metastases. In this regard, colorectal surgeons should be aware of other issues beyond total mesorectal excision (TME) performance. For decades, the concept of extralevator abdominoperineal resection to avoid compromised CRM has been introduced. However, the complexity of deep pelvic dissection with poor visualization in low-lying rectal cancer has led to transanal TME. In contrast, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) has allowed for the execution of more sphincter-saving procedures without oncologic compromise. Significant tumor regression after NCRT and complete pathologic response also permit applying the watch-and-wait protocol in some cases, now with more solid evidence. This review article will introduce the current surgical treatment options, their indication and technical details, and recent oncologic and functional outcomes. Lastly, the novel characteristics of distal rectal cancer, such as pelvic sidewall and inguinal lymph node metastases, will be discussed along with its tailored and individualized treatment approach.
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- Cristopher Varela
- Coloproctology Unit, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Dr. Domingo Luciani, Caracas, Venezuela
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- Department of Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Piozzi GN, Kim SH. Robotic Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: Technical Controversies and a Systematic Review on the Perioperative, Oncological, and Functional Outcomes. Ann Coloproctol 2021; 37:351-367. [PMID: 34784706 PMCID: PMC8717069 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2021.00836.0119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Intersphincteric resection (ISR) is the ultimate anus-sparing technique for low rectal cancer and is considered an oncologically safe alternative to abdominoperineal resection. The application of the robotic approach to ISR (RISR) has been described by few specialized surgical teams with several differences regarding approach and technique. This review aims to discuss the technical aspects of RISR by evaluating point by point each surgical controversy. Moreover, a systematic review was performed to report the perioperative, oncological, and functional outcomes of RISR. Postoperative morbidities after RISR are acceptable. RISR allows adequate surgical margins and adequate oncological outcomes. RISR may result in severe bowel and genitourinary dysfunction affecting the quality of life in a portion of patients.
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- Guglielmo Niccolò Piozzi
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Min L, Fan Z, Zhi W, Pingang L, Lijuan X, Min D, Yan W, Xiaosong W, Bo T. Risk Factors for Anorectal Dysfunction After Interspincteric Resection in Patients With Low Rectal Cancer. Front Surg 2021; 8:727694. [PMID: 34760916 PMCID: PMC8572843 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.727694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the risk factors for anorectal dysfunction after intersphincteric resection in patients with low rectal cancer. Methods: A total of 251 patients who underwent intersphincteric resection from July 2014 to June 2020 were included in this study, for which the Kirwan's grade, Wexner score, and anorectal manometric index were used to evaluate the anorectal function and other parameters including demographics, surgical features, and clinical and pathological characteristics. These parameters were analysed to explore the potential risk factors for anorectal function after intersphincteric resection. Results: In the 251 included patients, 98 patients underwent partial intersphincteric resection, 87 patients underwent subtotal intersphincteric resection, and 66 patients underwent total intersphincteric resection. There were 53 (21.1%) patients who had postoperative complications, while no significant difference was observed between the three groups. Furthermore, 30 patients (45.5%) in the total intersphincteric resection group were classified as having anorectal dysfunction (Kirwan's grade 3-5), which was significantly higher than that in the partial intersphincteric resection group (27.6%) and subtotal intersphincteric resection group (29.9%). The mean Wexner score of patients that underwent total intersphincteric resection was 7.9, which was higher than that of patients that had partial intersphincteric resection (5.9, p = 0.002) and subtotal intersphincteric resection (6.4, p = 0.027). The initial perceived volume was lower in the total intersphincteric resection group than in the partial and subtotal intersphincteric resection groups at 1, 3, and 6 months after intersphincteric resection. In addition, the resting pressure, maximum squeeze pressure, and maximum tolerated volume in the total intersphincteric resection group were worse than those in the partial and subtotal groups at 3 and 6 months after intersphincteric resection. Univariate and multivariate analyses suggested that an age ≥65, total intersphincteric resection, and preoperative chemoradiotherapy were independent risk factors for anorectal dysfunction (P = 0.023, P = 0.003, and P = 0.008, respectively). Among the 66 patients who underwent total intersphincteric resection, 17 patients received preoperative chemoradiotherapy, of which 12 patients (70.6%) were classified as having anorectal dysfunction. Conclusion: The current study concluded that age ≥65, total intersphincteric resection, and preoperative chemoradiotherapy were risk factors for anorectal dysfunction after intersphincteric resection. The morbidity of anorectal dysfunction after total intersphincteric resection for patients who received preoperative chemoradiotherapy was relatively high, and the indication should be carefully evaluated.
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- Li Min
- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Southwest Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Piozzi GN, Baek SJ, Kwak JM, Kim J, Kim SH. Anus-Preserving Surgery in Advanced Low-Lying Rectal Cancer: A Perspective on Oncological Safety of Intersphincteric Resection. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4793. [PMID: 34638278 PMCID: PMC8507715 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13194793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The surgical management of low-lying rectal cancer, within 5 cm from the anal verge (AV), is challenging due to the possibility, or not, to preserve the anus with its sphincter muscles maintaining oncological safety. The standardization of total mesorectal excision, the adoption of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, the implementation of rectal magnetic resonance imaging, and the evolution of mechanical staplers have increased the rate of anus-preserving surgeries. Moreover, extensive anatomy and physiology studies have increased the understanding of the complexity of the deep pelvis. Intersphincteric resection (ISR) was introduced nearly three decades ago as the ultimate anus-preserving surgery. The definition and indication of ISR have changed over time. The adoption of the robotic platform provides excellent perioperative results with no differences in oncological outcomes. Pushing the boundaries of anus-preserving surgeries has risen doubts on oncological safety in order to preserve function. This review critically discusses the oncological safety of ISR by evaluating the anatomical characteristics of the deep pelvis, the clinical indications, the role of distal and circumferential resection margins, the role of the neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, the outcomes between surgical approaches (open, laparoscopic, and robotic), the comparison with abdominoperineal resection, the risk factors for oncological outcomes and local recurrence, the patterns of local recurrences after ISR, considerations on functional outcomes after ISR, and learning curve and surgical education on ISR.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Korea; (G.N.P.); (S.-J.B.); (J.-M.K.); (J.K.)
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