Purpose Palliative resection and palliative stenting are established options for managing obstruction in patients with metastatic left-sided colonic cancer. This retrospective study investigated the long-term outcomes and survival associated with each treatment modality.
Methods Patients with left-sided colon cancer complicated by intestinal obstruction and unresectable metastatic lesions were included. Propensity score matching was conducted to balance demographic characteristics. The primary outcome was long-term survival. Secondary outcomes included short-term morbidity, length of hospital stay, clinical success rate, stoma formation rate, and number of readmissions due to tumor-related complications.
Results Initially, 131 patients who underwent palliative resection or stenting between 2015 and 2022 were included. After propensity score matching, 98 patients remained (49 in each group). Survival was significantly better among patients receiving palliative resection compared to stenting (median, 19.6 months vs. 9.6 months; P=0.003). However, subgroup analysis for patients older than 70 years demonstrated no statistically significant survival benefit (median, 11.5 months vs. 10.2 months; P=0.240). The resection group experienced significantly higher rates of stoma formation and longer postoperative hospital stays. Readmission rates were similar. Cox regression analysis identified low carcinoembryonic antigen levels, tumor resection, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy as independent predictors of longer survival.
Conclusion For metastatic colon cancer patients presenting with intestinal obstruction, palliative resection may offer a survival advantage. However, this benefit diminishes in patients over 70 years of age. Additionally, resection is associated with a higher rate of stoma formation. Therefore, individualized treatment decisions are warranted when choosing between palliative resection and palliative stenting in metastatic colonic cancer patients.
Purpose Minimally invasive surgery offers reduced trauma, accelerated recovery, and shorter hospital stays. Robotic technology further enhances laparoscopic precision, particularly in colorectal procedures. This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of robotic natural orifice transluminal extraction colectomy (R-NOTEC) and robotic no-incision colectomy (R-NIC), comparing these techniques to the conventional robotic colectomy.
Methods Outcomes of patients undergoing robotic-assisted colorectal resection—either conventional robotic colectomy or R-NOTEC/R-NIC—using a single docking technique at a tertiary hospital over 3 years were analyzed. All patients were managed according to established Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols.
Results In total, 100 patients were included, with 25 receiving R-NOTEC or R-NIC. The median age was 65 years (range, 30–82 years), and the median body mass index was 31.0 kg/m2 (range, 20.1–43.0 kg/m2). The median length of stay was significantly shorter in the R-NOTEC/R-NIC group than in the conventional robotic group (2.0 days vs. 3.4 days, P=0.021). Other outcomes, such as circumferential resection margin status, lymph node yield, and mortality, were similar between groups. The R-NOTEC/R-NIC group exhibited a slightly lower complication rate, as well as less opioid use. No conversions to open surgery occurred in either group.
Conclusion R-NOTEC/R-NIC offer significant promise in colorectal surgery by minimizing trauma, expediting recovery, and maintaining oncologic safety. Nevertheless, these procedures require specialized surgical expertise and careful patient selection. Further research should focus on long-term outcomes and standardization of these techniques.
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Methods A literature search was performed up to February 2022. The primary outcome was the rate of chylous leakage. Secondary outcomes included related surgical and clinical parameters. A meta-analysis was performed to calculate risk ratios.
Results Eleven studies were included. The rate of postoperative chylous leakage was lower in laparoscopic surgery compared to open surgery (risk ratio, 0.63; 95% confidence interval, 0.33–1.20), although this difference was not statistically significant. LCME showed superior outcomes to open CME (OCME) in secondary outcomes, such as reduced blood loss, increased harvested lymph node count, and decreased overall morbidity.
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Purpose Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy can be performed via intracorporeal ileocolic anastomosis (ICA) or extracorporeal ileocolic anastomosis (ECA). Prior studies have emphasized ICA’s advantages in hospital stay and postoperative pain. This multicenter study aimed to compare the 2-year incidence of incisional hernia between ICA (using a suprapubic Pfannenstiel incision) and ECA (using a pararectal incision) and assess perioperative outcomes.
Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy between 2019 and 2020, divided into 2 groups: ICA with a Pfannenstiel incision and ECA with a pararectal incision.
Results The mean operative time was longer in the ICA group (190 minutes vs. 170 minutes, P=0.004). Despite requiring advanced surgical skills and prolonged operative time, ICA was associated with superior short-term outcomes and a significantly lower incisional hernia rate compared to ECA (1.2% vs. 14.7%, P=0.044) at 24-month follow-up.
Conclusion ICA is linked to longer operative times, but shorter hospital stays, fewer wound complications, and reduced incisional hernia rates compared to ECA.
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Purpose Anastomotic leaks (AL) remain a major complication following right colectomy for colon cancer. This multicenter, prospective, observational study evaluated the efficacy of Glubran 2, a cyanoacrylate-based sealant, in reducing the incidence of AL by reinforcing ileocolic anastomoses.
Methods The study enrolled 380 patients undergoing right colectomy for colon cancer across 7 Italian hospitals. Glubran 2 was applied to reinforce ileocolic anastomoses. The primary endpoint was a 50% reduction in AL incidence from a baseline of 6.18% within 10 days after surgery. Secondary endpoints included examining the correlation between AL and preexisting risk factors and determining the rate of anastomotic bleeding. Statistical analyses employed binomial tests and logistic regression.
Results The AL rate was reduced to 1.85% compared to the reference rate of 6.18% (P<0.01). Glubran 2 exhibited a protective effect even in patients with preexisting risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, or prior surgeries; none of these factors was significantly associated with AL (P>0.05). Surgical technique (P=0.687), anastomosis technique (P=0.998), and anastomosis type (P=0.998) did not influence AL rates. Operation time was similar across groups (P=0.613), and anastomotic bleeding occurred in 1.3% of cases, with no association with AL (P=0.989).
Conclusion Glubran 2 was safely applied to ileocolic anastomoses, significantly reducing AL rates and potentially providing a protective effect even in patients with known risk factors. Its hemostatic and bacteriostatic properties support improved postoperative outcomes, highlighting its potential as an effective adjunct in colorectal surgery. Further studies are warranted to confirm these findings and explore broader applications.
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Results Twenty-five descending colon cancer (45.5%) and 30 sigmoid colon cancer cases (54.5%) were enrolled in this study. Postoperative complications occurred in 12 patients. The majority complication was postoperative ileus (10 of 12). Anastomotic leakage and perioperative mortality were not observed. At 6 to 12 weeks after the surgery, the median frequency of defecation was twice per day (interquartile range, 1–3 times per day). Eight patients (14.5%) required medication during this period, but only 3 of 8 patients required medication after 1 year. The 3-year disease-free survival was 72.7% and 3-year overall survival was 86.7%.
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Methods All consecutive patients who underwent elective colectomy with a curative intention for colon adenocarcinoma were prospectively included. The metric variables included the lengths of resected intestinal segments, vascular pedicle, and colonic mesenteric area. The variables influencing the LN count and the correlation between the total LN count and the specimens’ relevant metric measurements were analyzed.
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Conclusion The length of the vascular pedicle and mesenteric area were significantly correlated with total LN counts. Although there was no significant impact on the length of resected segments, the colonic mesenteric area can be used alone as a measure for the assessment of the nodal yield in colon cancer.
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Methods Consecutive patients between January 2010 to December 2018 who presented to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre with diagnosis of right colon (cecum, ascending and transverse colon) adenocarcinoma and underwent surgical resections were included in this study.
Results A total of 230 patients with adenocarcinoma of the right colon underwent curative resections during the study period. Of these, 141 patients (61.3%) underwent laparoscopic surgery while open resection was performed in 89 patients (38.7%). Five-year disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage III (80.9% vs. 54.8%, P = 0.021) was significantly better if these patients underwent laparoscopic surgery while a trend toward better DFS (96.7% vs. 84.1%, P = 0.111) was also observed in AJCC stage II patients, although this difference was not significant.
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Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered to Australian and New Zealand colorectal surgeons on September 20, 2018. The study survey consisted of 15 questions exploring basic demographics and the number of rectal resections and ileal pouches performed in 12 months, along with the surgeon’s preference for the use of diverting stomas, rectal tubes, and pelvic drains.
Results There were 90 respondents to the survey (31.6%). Surgeons in Western Australia (71.4%) were more likely to use a mandatory TDI in colorectal extraperitoneal anastomoses than surgeons in Queensland (14.3%). South Australian surgeons are more likely to employ a mandatory TDI (100%) for ileal pouches than Queensland surgeons (42.9%). Rectal tubes are not commonly utilized (40.0% never use them), and pelvic drains are (45.6% in all cases). Surgeons consider a median AL rate of 15% was felt to justify the use of a TDI in low pelvic anastomoses and a median AL rate of 10% for ileal pouches
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Methods
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Results
The baseline and the operative characteristics were similar between the groups (P > 0.05). The number of cases without PONV (complete response) was higher for group A (ramosetron) than group B (normal saline): 24 hours after surgery, 92.0% (23 of 25) for group A versus 54.5% (12 of 22) for group B; 48 hours after surgery, 92% (23 of 25) for group A versus 81.8% (18 of 22) for group B (both P < 0.05). No serious adverse events occurred.
Conclusion
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Methods
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Results
In the laparoscopy group, no differences in the conversion rates between the 3 groups were noted (NPAS = 1.0% vs. major PAS = 0% vs. minor PAS = 1.7%, P = 0.701). In the robotic surgery group, the conversion rate did not differ between the NPAS group and the minor PAS group (1.0% vs. 2.8%, P = 0.390). Among the groups, neither the operation time, blood loss, days to soft diet, length of hospital stay, nor complication rate were affected by PAS.
Conclusion
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusion
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusion
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusion
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Methods
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Results
The 37 patients consisted of 31 women and 6 men, with a median age of 41 years (range, 17 to 71 years). Pre- and post-operative Wexner's scores were collected from 33 patients (89.1%), and the mean preoperative Wexner's score was 19.3 (range, 11 to 24), which decreased to an average post-operative score of 2.3 (range, 0 to 8). Neither intraoperative complications nor postoperative mortalities were noted. Five patients (13.5%) had early postoperative complications, and the most common complication was postoperative ileus (10.8%). Seven patients (18.9%) had late postoperative complications, and postoperative ileus (10.8%) was also the most common. Twenty seven of 33 patients were satisfied with their surgical outcome (81.8%).
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Methods
A retrospective study of ninety patients with descending colon cancer, who underwent a laparoscopic (LAP) or open left hemicolectomy (OS) between May 1998 and December 2009 at Kyungpook National University Hospital, was performed. Clinicopathological and surgical outcomes were compared between the LAP and the OS for descending colon cancer.
Results
The baseline characteristics, including age, gender, body mass index, history of prior abdominal surgical history and tumor location, were similar between the two groups. The mean operation time was 156.2 minutes for the LAP group and 223.2 minutes for the OS group (P < 0.001). Intraoperative blood loss was significantly greater in the OS group (37.5 mL vs. 80.4 mL; P = 0.039). The postoperative recovery in the LAP group was faster, as reflected by the shorter time to pass gas and the shorter hospital stay. Pathological examinations showed the surgery to be equally radical in the two groups. The median follow-up was 21 months and there were 3 distant metastases (8.5%) during follow-up in the LAP group, but no port-site or local recurrence.
Conclusion
A laparoscopic left hemicolectomy is a technically safe and feasible procedure for treating descending colon cancer. Prospective multi-center trials are necessary to establish the LAP as the standard treatment for descending colon cancer.
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of a P-pouch configuration with a reservoir and recycled segment in restorative proctocolectomy. METHODS There were 11 patients who underwent the P-pouch procedure. They were compared with healthy eight-control subjects. The P-pouch configuration was constructed using one firing of a 10 cm GIA stapler to form a 12-cm reservoir.
Following that, the distal ileum (15+/-0.5 cm) was anastomosed to the proximal portion of the pouch. Pouch function was studied 23.3+/-4.4 months after ileostomy closure. We measured the frequency and amount of stool. The postprandial plasma peptide YY (PYY) response and the scintigraphic studies using 99m-Tc sulfur colloid were used to study transit. RESULTS In the patient group, daily stool frequency and volume were 5.2+/-0.3 and 423.5+/-23.7 g, respectively.
Stool seepage and pouchitis occurred in 45.5 % and 9.1%. In contrast to other pouch procedures, the postprandial increment of plasma PYY was similar the P-pouch patients and healthy controls (P>0.05). The integrated increment of plasma PYY for 180 minutes following meals was also not decreased in 9-pouch patient group compared with the healthy controls (1,050.0+/-127.8 pmol/l vs. 1146.0+/-150.0 pmol/l, P>0.05). Small intestinal transit time for healthy controls and the patient group averaged 89+/-21 and 117+/-12 minutes (P>0.05). The capacity of the ileal pouch was 372+/-22 ml, and the efficiency of ileal reservoir evacuation was 76 %. CONCLUSIONS The P-pouch is a new and improved simple modification of the well-established J-pouch procedure, constructed using a single firing of a GIA stapler.
PURPOSE The restorative proctocolectomy (RP) and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has been accepted as the operation of choice for chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). However, much is still unknown about the functional outcome and the quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing RP. The aims of this study were to evaluate the functional outcome and the QoL in patients undergoing RP and to assess the correlation between functional outcome and QoL. METHODS The medical records of 20 patients who had undergone a RP for CUC (n=11) and FAP (n=9) from January 1993 to December 2003 were reviewed. The QoL was evaluated with the Korean version of Short Form 36 (SF-36) by telephone interview. The functional outcome was assessed by means of the Global Assessment of Function Scale (GAFS). The QoL of patients was compared with that of the general population matched for age and gender (n=107) with including the 7 men, the median age will be thought to be that of the 13 women. RESULTS There were 7 men (35%) and 13 women (65%), and the median age was 46 years. The QoL in patients undergoing RP was comparable to that of the healthy general population on all scales. The Physical Component Summary (PCS) was correlated significantly with the daytime and the nighttime incontinence (P<0.01). The Mental Component Summary (MCS) was correlated significantly with the daytime and the nighttime incontinence and the daytime bowel movement (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the QoL in patients undergoing RP is excellent and that the daytime incon tinence and the nighttime incontinence are significant factor influencing the QoL.
PURPOSE After the final report of Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Therapy (COST) study group, the application of laparoscopic surgery in colon cancer a spread widely.
However, laparoscopic surgery in the rectum is still regarded as a complicated procedure to start due to technical difficulties and a steep learning curve. The aim of this study was to show the safety and technical feasibility of a laparoscopic low anterior resection at an early time on the learning curve in comparison with open low anterior resection. METHODS The learning curves of one colorectal surgeon in open and laparoscopic low anterior resections were retrospectively compared. The compared factors were clinicopathologic characteristics, operation time, and the factors associated with postoperative recovery, morbidity and mortality. RESULTS There were no significant differences in age or sex between two groups. The operation time was significantly longer in the laparoscopy group (P<0.001) In the view point of postoperative recovery, the laparoscopy group showed significant advantages in hospital stay (P<0.001), the passage of flatus (P<0.001), the number of analgesics used (P=0.03), and the removal of foley catheter (P=0.001). There were no conversions in the laparoscopy group, and the complication rate was lower in the laparoscopy group (10.7% vs. 17.6%). There was no postoperative mortality in either group. CONCLUSIONS Even though the operation time was significantly longer in the laparoscopy group, a laparoscopic low anterior resection appears to have some benefits in postoperative recovery and morbidity. In terms of surgical outcomes, a laparoscopic low anterior resection can be performed safely even in early times on the learning curve.
PURPOSE When patients underwent emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis, colon resection could be performed at the time of the initial operation. The aim of this study was to evaluate 42 cases underwent colectomy for suspected acute appendicitis. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 42 patients underwent colectomy for suspected acute appendicitis was performed over the period from January 1997 to December 2003 at the department of surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart hospital, Hallym university. RESULTS The sex ratio were 1.2:1. The mean age was 37.7 years. Right lower quadrant pain was present in all patients. Nausea and vomiting occurred in 18 cases (42.8%).
Preoperative fever was 11 cases (26.1%). Abdominal ultrasound was most commonly performed preoperatively. The operative findings showed cecal mass with pericecal abscess was 20 cases (47.5%) and cecal mass with inflammation, 11 cases (26.1%), etc. The pathologic findings showed cecal diverticular abscess was 18 cases (42.8%) and pericecal abscess, 9 cases (21.4%), periappendiceal abscess, 5 cases (11.9%), etc. Type of operation was ileocecectomy, 29 cases (69.04%), and right hemicolectomy, 12 cases (28.57%), and extended right hemicolectomy, 1 case. Postoperative complications developed in 12 cases (28.57%), but those were uneventful. CONCLUSIONS When an unexpected and suspicious cecal mass was found at operation for suspected appendicitis, the resection of all clinically apparent disease including colectomy could be considered. So, the surgeon must be aware of the possibility of these condition and choose the appropriate treatment.
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the early postoperative results and the long-term outcome of restorative proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS Thirty patients that underwent IPAA for either FAP (14 patients) or UC (16 patients) at Kyung-Hee University Hospital between January 1987 and December 1999 were studied retrospectively. Either handsewn or stapled anastomosis technique was used in IPAA. Most patients (12 patients in FAP, 16 patients in UC) had a two-stage operation with temporary diverting loop ileostomy and two patients with FAP had a one-stage operation without temporary ileostomy. RESULTS One patient in the UC group died from sepsis after operation (n=16, 6.25%), but no patients in the FAP group died. Overall operative complications appeared in two patients (14.3%) and four patients (25%) with FAP and UC, respectively. At follow-up (mean, 47.3 months), pouchitis was developed in four patients with UC, but no patients with FAP. The mean daytime stool frequency was 4.5 stools per day in FAP patients and 5.8 stools per day in UC patients (P=0.031), but night-time stool frequency was similar between two groups (1.2 and 1.4 in FAP and UC, respectively; P>0.05). Daytime fecal incontinence was noticed in two patients (14.3%) with FAP and four patients (26.7%) with UC.
Night-time fecal incontinence was noticed in three patients (21.4%) with FAP and six patients (40.0%) with UC. CONCLUSIONS FAP patients tolerated the operation better and had less long-term disability than did UC patients. This suggested that the long-term outcome of IPAA procedure may depend on the primary disease rather than the procedure itself.
PURPOSE Non-specific ulceration of colon is a rare disease of unknown etiology. To establish correctly the diagnosis of nonspecific colon ulcer preoperatively is difficult, but with more wide spread use of colonoscopy and complementary diagnostic aids, this lesion may be accurately diagnosed more often. The presentating symptoms were mainly lower abdominal pain, which mimic such conditions as acute appendicitis, diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction, and colon cancer. If its serious complications (perforation, abscess formation, or uncontrolled bleeding) were developed, resection of ulcerated segment or more extensive colectomy was recommended. The purpose of this study was to establish correctly the diagnosis of nonspecific colon ulcer preoperatively and to identify definitive treatment of complicated colon ulcer. METHODS 6 cases, surgically treated as non-specific colon ulcer at Chosun University hospital from January 1995 to December 1999 were studied retrospectively. RESULTS The ages of the patient ranged from 35 to 70 years; the ratio of male to female is 2: 1. The main clinical symptoms were abdominal pain (6 cases), nausea and vomiting (4 cases), hematochezia (3 cases), constipation (2 cases) and palpable mass (1 case). The preoperative diagnosis was generalized peritonitis (2 cases), colon cancer (2 cases), acute appendicitis (1 case), mechanical obstruction (1 case). 3 cases had past medication history, one was anti-hypertensive drug and the two were nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The preoperative diagnostic study were simple abdomen (6 cases), abdominal CT (6 cases), colon study (3 cases), abdominal sonograph (4 cases) and selective angiogram (1 cases), The location of ulcer were cecum (2 cases), sigmoid colon (2 cases), transversecolon (1 case) and descending colon (1 case). The methods of operation were hemicolectomy (3 cases), segmental resection (1 case) and anterior resection (2 case). There was one death, but 5 cases were completely recovered. CONCLUSIONS Non-specific ulcer of the colon is not detected until complicated by bleeding, perforation, or obstruction.
The patient who has chronic abdominal pain and rectal bleeding can be diagnosed preoperatevely by colonoscopy and colon study. The recommended therapy of complicated cases is resection of the ulcerated segment or more extensive colectomy. Non-specific colonic ulcer should be suspected as one of colonic disease in the patients with complications.
Although laparoscopic colon resection is a widely accepted treatment for benign colon disease, many questions have been raised about its value in management of colorectal cancer.
The short-term benefits of this operation, such as decreased incidence of pulmonary complications, faster return of the bowel function, decreased narcotic requirements, shortened hospital stay, and faster recovery time, are now well established. However, there are many controversies for this method as a treatment of cancer. The main issues are adequacy of oncologic resection, recurrence rates and patterns, and long-term survival. Considering the results so far reported, laparoscopic colectomy seems to be feasible and safe. Modest benefits in the quality of life are observed. Same oncologic resection can be performed laparoscopically with no adverse influence on the recurrence rate. At least, equivalent survival is obtained by laparoscopic colectomy. Even the early results of laparoscopic colectomy for cancer are encouraging, the fate of this procedure rests with the long term analysis of number of trials currently underway.
The aim of this study was to find out an effective method of laparoscopic oncologic right hemicolectomy based on vascular anatomy of the right colon and patterns of lymph node metastasis. From September 1994 to November 1997,20 hemodynamically stable patients received curative laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy for adenocarcinoma by one surgeon. Simultaneously anatomic variations of right colonic vessels and patterns of lymph node metastasis were analyzed. All operations were performed by laparoscopic-assisted method that consisted of intracorporeal mobilization of the right colon followed by extracorporeal resection and anastomosis and lymph node dissection up to superior mesenteric vessels under direct vision through mini-incision just above the root of superior mesenteric vessels. Ileocolic (ICA) and mid colic artery (MCA) existed constantly (100%), right colic artery (RCA) existed only in 12 cases (60%). Mean distance from origin of MCA to ICA was 3.2cm. Mean number of lymph nodes harvested from SMA area was 2.9 per case. In 2 cases, they showed metastasis. Astler-Coilers stage Bl, B2, Cl, C2 were distributed in 6, 8, 1, 5 cases respectively. Mean number of lymph node dissected and length of resection margin was 29.3 and 8.7 cm. Operative time, time to oral intake, hospital stay was 187 minutes,2.6 days,7.2 days, respectively. Open conversion was needed in 1 case due to duodenal invasion.
Mean 14 months follow-up showed 2 recurrences. One who have had duodenal wedge resection due to cancer invasion underwent reresection of duodenum because of duodenal recurrence 12 months after the first operation. The other suddenly died of myocardial infarction after operation for ovarian recurrence 8 months later to her right hemicolectomy. Right colonic vascular anatomy was so various but the area from MCA to ICA was constantly within 4 cm and, lymph nodes in that area must be cleared. Therefore, laparoscopic intracorporeal mobilization and extracorporeal resection of the right colon and lymph node dissection through small incision was effective, safe and one of the best method to get advantages of laparoscopic and open surgery simultaneously.
Malignant duodenocolic fistula is a rare complication of advanced right colon cancer. The surgeon becomes involved not only with the cancer lesion, but also with the physiologic complications, such as electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. We experienced 2 cases of duodenocolic fistulas arising from right side colon cancers. One of the patients was surgically treated by right hemicolectomy and pancreatico-duodenectomy and another case was lost to follow-up. We report these cases with a brief review of the literature.
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of subtotal colectomy on patients with a diagnosis of chronic constipation. METHODS A retrospective review of 11 consecutive patients who underwent subtotal colectomy between January 1990 and July 1999 was undertaken. Preoperative testings included complete history and physical examination, anorectal manometry, videodefecography, and colonic transit studies. RESULTS The 11 patients consisted of 5 men and 6 women, with a mean age of 44 (range, 25~62) years. The most common symptom was inability to defecation and mean duration of this symptom was 13.6 (range, 0.75~45) years. Ten patients had slow colon transit and one patient had normal colon transit with anismus. All patients were followed up for mean duration of 33 (range, 5~120) months. Mean bowel frequency was 4 times per day after colectomy. Nine patients were satisfied with the results of surgery and showed improvement in quality of life. One patient was less satisfied due to diarrhea even with several times bowel movement per day. One patient felt that the operation was not so effective due to incontinence for liquid stool and 7 bowel movement per day.
Three patients frequently used antidiarrheal medication after surgery. Three patients had postoperative small bowel obstruction and were treated without surgery. CONCLUSION Subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis produces a satisfactory functional outcome in the majority of patients with proven slow transit constipation.
PURPOSE Although the cancer of the right side colon is usually managed by primary anastomosis following resection, but the optimal management of obstructing left side colon cancer is controversial. So, we performed this study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of subtotal or total colectomy as a method of one-stage operation in malignant obstruction of left side colon. METHODS We analyzed retrospectively 35 patients with obstructing left side colon cancer among 74 cases of obstructing colorectal carcinoma who were treated surgically at the Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital from January 1989 to December 1998. RESULTS One-stage operation was performed in 16 patients (subtotal colectomy in 13, total colectomy in 3). Staged operation was performed in 15 patients (two-stage operation in 10, three-stage operation in 5). Palliative colostomy was performed in 4 patients. Postoperative complications had been developed in 6 patients (37.5%) with subtotal or total colectomy group and in 7 patients (46.7%) with staged operation group. The postoperative frequent bowel movement was shown in 13 patients (81.2%) with subtotal or total colectomy group and in 7 patients (70.0%) with staged operation group. Frequent bowel movement was improved with antidiarrheal medications within 3 months. Operative mortality was 6.3% (1 patient) in subtotal or total colectomy group and 13.3% (2 patients) in staged operation group. There was no significant difference in morbidity and mortality statistically between two groups. CONCLUSIONS We believe that subtotal or total colectomy as a method of one-stage operation can be performed with acceptable morbidity and mortality in selected patients with obstructing left side colon cancer.
The aim of this study was to analyse clinical feature and outcome of patients following total abdominal colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis. METHODS All of 8 patients subjected to surgery during 5 year period from May 1995 to December 1999 were reviewed using retrospective method. RESULTS All patients had slow colonic transit and 7 patients (male to female, 1:1.6) with a mean age of 54 (range, 27~70) years underwent total abdominal colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis and one patient had right hemicolectomy. Major symptoms were abdominal pain and bloating and mean bowel action was 18.5 days, mean suffered time before operation was 26.3 years. Colonic transit study, defecography and rectal manometry were done in all cases.
Pelvic floor dysfunction was combined in 5 patients. Median follow up was 2.7 years. There was one mortality case due to postoperative pneumonia and ARDS in a 70 year old patient.
Except one mortality case, there was significant success rate, overall 71%. CONCLUSIONS Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis produces a satisfactory outcome in the majority of patients undergoing surgery for chronic idiopathic constipation.