Evaluation of pilot experience with robotic-assisted proctectomy and coloanal anastomosis for rectal cancer

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...

Hybrid Robotic Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: Results and Potential Benefits

Introduction Although robotic techniques have induced a tremendous revolution in the field of minimally invasive surgery, its application in rectal cancer is still not widely accepted. Hybrid procedure was the most common technique used in robotic proctectomy. The aim of this review was to assess the potential benefits of hybrid robotic technique in rectal cancer surgery. Methods A system revie...

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

New technique of transanal proctectomy with completely robotic total mesorrectal excision for rectal cancer.

Anterior resection with total mesorectal excision is the standard method of rectal cancer resection. However, this procedure remains technically difficult in mid and low rectal cancer. A robotic transanal proctectomy with total mesorectal excision and laparoscopic assistance is reported in a 57 year old male with BMI 32 kg/m2 and rectal adenocarcinoma T2N1M0 at 5 cm from the dentate line. Opera...