To safely avoid the construction of a covering stoma in patients with advanced lower rectal cancer undergoing laparoscopy assisted colorectal surgery (LACS), we added circumferential manual reinforcing sutures via the transanal approach at the site of mechanical anastomosis. In June 2008, LACS was performed for a tumor of 6 cm in longer diameter in the Rb region of the lower rectum approximatel...

BACKGROUND The present study evaluated outcomes of patients undergoing proximal diversion using either a loop ileostomy or loop colostomy following distal colorectal resection for malignant and non-malignant disease. METHODS A literature search of the Medline, Ovid, Embase and Cochrane databases was performed to identify studies published between 1966 and 2006, comparing loop ileostomy and lo...

BACKGROUND Stomal leaks can be associated with significant social, psychological and physical morbidity for ostomy patients. Poor fitting of the stoma appliance due to irregularities of skin contours is one cause of stoma leaks which commonly result in secondary irritant dermatitis prompting presentation to a dermatologist. In addition to skin-directed topical therapy and review of stoma applia...

AIMS This paper is a review of experience of laparoscopic colorectal surgery at a district general hospital with particular emphasis on the learning curve and training implications. METHODS All patients undergoing colorectal surgery where laparoscopy was attempted between March 1998 and October 2003 were included in this study. RESULTS There were 80 patients of which 49 had malignancy. Twen...

PURPOSE In recent years, many psychological problems in patients with stomas have been addressed in a number of studies. But there are only a few studies that use objective measures to take into account self-appraisal by patients with permanent or temporary stomas. The aim of this study is to compare the psychological attitude of patients with permanent and temporary stomas and to determine the...

The aim of this article was to investigate the frequency, severity and diversity of peristomal skin disorders among individuals with a permanent stoma in a community population. All individuals with a permanent stoma (n=630) in a Danish community population were invited to participate in a cross-sectional study. A total of 202 individuals (101 men; 101 women) agreed to participate. Data were co...

INTRODUCTION A temporary diverting ileostomy is frequently used to reduce the consequences of a distal anastomotic leakage after total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer surgery. This surgical technique is associated with high morbidity and a not negligible mortality. The aim of this study is to evaluate the morbidity and mortality rate associated with an ileostomy and its posterior closure. ...

This study identifies the socio-demographic and clinical factors of patients with irreversible colostomy secondary to colorectal cancer and correlates them with quality of life (QOL). It is a cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected through interviews and the WHOQOL-bref to assess QOL. The sample comprised 60 patients. Most of the patients were male, elderly ind...

Abstract Background Patients with ileocolic Crohn’s disease may require surgery resulting in temporary stoma formation. The impact on quality of life and morbidity related to stomas is well recognised timely reversal should be targeted alleviate this affect. This study aims determine the proportion reversed, timing reasons for non-reversal patients disease. Methods international retrospective t...

Abstract Surgical treatment and formation of a stoma can be lifesaving for colorectal cancer patients. However, the quality life is often impaired in patients with stoma. The goal this study to determine cancer, relationship between characteristics these was conducted from 2018 2020 included total 64 both sexes temporary or permanent European Organization Research Treatment Cancer Quality Life ...