A Case of Low Rectal Cancer Avoiding a Diverting Stoma Using the Pull Through Procedure with Delayed Coloanal Anastomosis

Laparoscopic Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer

OBJECTIVES Low anterior resection with hand-sutured coloanal anastomosis for low rectal cancer is technically feasible, and it does not compromise oncologic results. We describe herein the effectiveness of the operation in treating low rectal cancer by a laparoscopic approach followed by intraanal canal dissection. METHODS From February 1999 to October 1999, we used a laparoscopic procedure t...

Intersphincteric Resection versus Stapled Coloanal Anastomosis for Low Rectal Cancer

Received December 10, 2007, Accepted March 3, 2008 Correspondence to: Bong Hwa Lee, Department of Surgery, Hallym University College of Medicine, 896 Pyoungchon-dong, Anyang, Kyoungki 431-070, Korea Tel: +82-31-380-1500, Fax: +82-31-380-4118 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose: Local control and functional results of an intersphincteric resection are controversial in Asian, low BMI patients, ev...

The Role of Diverting Stoma After an Ultra-low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer

PURPOSE A diverting stoma is known to reduce the consequences of distal anastomotic failure following colorectal surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a diverting stoma after an ultra-low anterior resection (uLAR) for rectal cancer. METHODS Between 2000 and 2007, 836 patients who underwent an uLAR were divided into two groups, depending on the fecal diversion: 246 rec...

Successful treatment of recurrent stoma prolapse after Hartmann’s procedure through ileorectal anastomosis: A case report

Introduction Treatment strategy for recurrent stoma prolapse has not been well-established because of the rarity and complexity of the condition. We report a case of recurrent stoma prolapse that was successfully managed using unique surgical treatments. Presentation of case A 72-year-old man with a history of Parkinson's disease presented with transverse (T3N0M0) and sigmoid (T3N0M0) colon c...

Oncological and functional outcome of intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis for very low rectal cancer