Gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) is an under-studied subject. The pathogenesis, molecular changes in the early stage of carcinogenesis and related risk factors have not been well characterized. There is evidence, h...Gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) is an under-studied subject. The pathogenesis, molecular changes in the early stage of carcinogenesis and related risk factors have not been well characterized. There is evidence, however, that GCA differs from cancer of the rest of the stomach in terms of natural history and histopathogenesis. Adenocarcinomas of the lower esophagus, esophagogastric junction (EGJ)and gastric cardia have been given much attention because of their increasing incidences in the past decades, which is in striking contrast with the steady decrease in distal stomach adenocarcinoma. In China, epidemiologically, GCA shares very similar geographic distribution with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), especially in Linzhou (formerly Linxian County), Henan Province, North China,the highest incidence area of esophageal SCC in the world.Historically, both GCA and SCC in these areas were referred to as esophageal cancer (EC) by the public because of the common syndrome of dysphagia. In Western countries,Barrett's esophagus is very common and has been considered as an important precancerous lesion of adenocarcinoma at EGJ. Because of the low incidence of Barrett's esophagus in China, it is unlikely to be an important factor in early stage of EGJ adenocarcinoma development.However, Z line up-growth into lower esophagus may be one of the characteristic changes in these areas in early stage of GCA development. Whether intestinal metaplasia (IM) is a premalignant lesion for GCA is still not clear. Higher frequency of IM observed at adjacent GCA tissues in Henan suggests the possibility of IM as a precancerous lesion for GCA in these areas. Molecular information on GCA,especially in early stage, is very limited. The accumulated data about the changes of tumor suppressor gene, such as p53 mutation, and ontogeny, such as C-erbB2, especially the similar alterations in GCA and SCC in the same patient,indicated that there might be some similar risk factors,such as nitrosamine, involved in both GCA and SCC in Henan population. The present observations also suggest that GCA should be considered as a distinct entity.展开更多
Telerobotic surgery is the most advanced development in the field of minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci surgical system, which is currently the most widely used telerobotic device, was approved by the Food and D...Telerobotic surgery is the most advanced development in the field of minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci surgical system, which is currently the most widely used telerobotic device, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America for clinical use in all abdominal operations in July 2000. The first da Vinci surgical system in China was installed in November 2005 at our institution. We herein report the first telerobotic-assisted laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection using the 3-arm da Vinci surgical system for low rectal cancer in Hong Kong and China, which was performed in August 2006. The operative time and blood loss were 240 min and 200 mL, respectively. There was no complication, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day five. An updated review of published literature on telerobotic-assisted colorectal surgery is included in this report, with special emphasis on its advantages and limitations.展开更多
AIM: To explore the risk factors for local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection. METHODS: Specimens of middle and lower rectal carcinoma from 56 patients who received curative res...AIM: To explore the risk factors for local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection. METHODS: Specimens of middle and lower rectal carcinoma from 56 patients who received curative resection at the Department of General Surgery of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were studied. A large slice technique was used to detect mesorectal metastasis and evaluate circumferential resection margin status. The relations between clinicopathologic characteristics, mesorectal metastasis and circumferential resection margin status were identified in patients with local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma. RESULTS: Local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection occurred in 7 of the 56 patients (12.5%), and was significantly associated with family history (Х^2= 3.929, P = 0.047), high CEA level (Х^2 = 4.964, P = 0.026), cancerous perforation (Х^2 = 8.503, P = 0.004), tumor differentiation (Х^2 = 9.315, P = 0.009) and vessel cancerous emboli (Х^2 = 11.879, P = 0.001). In contrast, no significant correlation was found between local recurrence of rectal carcinoma and other variables such as age (Х^2 = 0.506, P = 0.477), gender (Х^2 = 0.102, Z2 = 0.749), tumor diameter (Х^2 = 0.421, P = 0.516),tumor infiltration (Х^2 = 5.052, P = 0.168), depth of tumor invasion (Х^2 = 4.588, P = 0.101), lymph node metastases (Х^2 = 3.688, P = 0.055) and TNM staging system (Х^2 = 3.765, P = 0.152). The local recurrence rate of middle and lower rectal carcinoma was 33.3% (4/12) in patients with positive circumferential resection margin and 6.8% (3/44) in those with negative circumferential resection margin. There was a significant difference between the two groups (Х^2 = 6.061, P = 0.014). Local recurrence of rectal carcinoma occurred in 6 of 36 patients (16.7%) with mesorectal metastasis, and in 1 of 20 patients (5.0%) without mesorectal metastasis. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups (Х^2 = 1.600, P = 0.206). CONCLUSION: Family history, high CEA level, cancerous perforation, tumor differentiation, vessel cancerous emboli and circumferential resection margin status are the significant risk factors for local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection. Local recurrence may be more frequent in patients with mesorectal metastasis than in patients without mesorectal metastasis.展开更多
AIM: Local recurrence after curative surgical resection for rectal cancer remains a major problem. Several studies have shown that incomplete removal of cancer deposits in the distal mesorectum contributes a great sha...AIM: Local recurrence after curative surgical resection for rectal cancer remains a major problem. Several studies have shown that incomplete removal of cancer deposits in the distal mesorectum contributes a great share to this dismal result. Clinicopathologic examination of distal mesorectum in lower rectal cancer was performed in the present study to assess the incidence and extent of distal mesorectal spread and to determine an optimal distal resection margin in sphincter-saving procedure.METHODS: We prospectively examined sepecimens from 45 patients with lower rectal cancer who underwent curative surgery. Large-mount sections were performed to microscopically observe the distal mesorectal spread and to measure the extent of distal spread. Tissue shrinkage ratio was also considered. Patients with involvement in the distal mesorectum were compared with those without involvement with regard to clinicopathologic features.RESULTS: Mesorectal cancer spread was observed in 21patients (46.7%), 8 of them (17.8%) had distal mesorectal spread. Overall, distal intramural and/or mesorectal spreads were observed in 10 patients (22.2%) and the maximum extent of distal spread in situ was 12 mm and 36 mm respectively. Eight patients with distal mesorectal spread showed a significantly higher rate of lymph node metastasis compared with the other 37 patients without distal mesorectal spread (P = 0.043).CONCLUSION: Distal mesorectal spread invariably occurs in advanced rectal cancer and has a significant relationship with lymph node metastasis. Distal resection margin of 1.5 cm for the rectal wall and 4 cm for the distal mesorectum is proper to those patients who are arranged to receive operation with a curative sphincter-saving procedure for lower rectal cancer.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To assess the use of gluteus maximus muscle to recon- struct the anal sphincter for very low rectal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the local recurrence and function of the new anal sphincter after oper...OBJECTIVE To assess the use of gluteus maximus muscle to recon- struct the anal sphincter for very low rectal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the local recurrence and function of the new anal sphincter after operation. METHODS Sixteen patients underwent the replacement operation, and then received biofeedback treatments 1 month after the operation. The therapeutic responses were evaluated using the Vaizey and Wexner scoring systems and vectorial manometry. The controls were 30 cases who had undergone a low anterior resection for rectal cancer and 30 healthy people. RESULTS Median follow-up was 4.2 years. No local recurrence was observed. The Vaizey and Wexner scores and vectorial manometry 1 month after operation were significantly lower than those of the healthy and low anterior resection controls ( P 〈0.001) . After biofeedback treatments, the above indexes improved significantly ( P 〈0.001), especially after 1 year ( P 〈0.001), but still remained lower than the controls( P 〈0.001). The rectoanal reflex only increased to 31.3 % 1 year after operation. CONCLUSION The local recurrence after the replacement operation was low. The defecation function was poor early after operation, but increased markedly after biofeedback treatments and long-term functional exercise. This therapy can be one choice for very low rectal cancer.展开更多
Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the longterm oncologic outcomes including local recurrence, distant metastases and overall survival (OS) for patients with low rectal cancer underwent low anterior ...Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the longterm oncologic outcomes including local recurrence, distant metastases and overall survival (OS) for patients with low rectal cancer underwent low anterior resection (LAR) with total mesorectal excision (TME), and to analyze the prognostic factors for them. Methods: Between January 2001 and December 2009, 147 patients with clinical stage II and III rectal cancers located 3-6 cm from the anal verge underwent LAR with TME without temporary diverting stoma. The median distal resection margin (DRM) was 1.0 (range, 0.3-5) cm. Anastomostic leakage occurred in 29 (19.7%) patients. Thirty patients received surgery alone, 20 patients received preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT), 43 patients received postoperative CRT, and adjuvant chemotherapy was administered for 108 patients. The median cycle of adjuvant chemotherapy was 6 (range, 2-20) cycles. The median followup was 74.8 (range, 30.1-146.3) months. Results: In all patients, 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS), disease-free survival (DFS) and OS were 70.4%, 54.2% and 60.5%, respectively. Forty-three (29.3%) patients suffered local recurrence. Patients received preoperative CRT with a downstaging yp0/1 who had a better 5-year RFS, DFS and OS, which were 100%, 90.9%, and 90.9%, respectively. For patients with pathologic stage Ⅱ and stage Ⅲ, the 5-year RFS, DFS, and OS were 79.2% and 60.1%, 67.9% and 39.1%, 72.1% and 48.2%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, RFS was associated with anostomostic leakage, DFS was associated with anastomostic leakage and pathologic N stage, and OS was associated with anastomostic leakage, pathologic N and T stage. For patients with anastomostic leakage, the 5-year RFS, DFS, and OS were 51.7%, 32.4%, and 38.3%, respectively, which were worse than that for patients without anastomostic leakage, the latter were 75.2%, 59.7%, 65.7%, respectively (P 〈 0.05). DRM and radiotherapy were associated with RFS on univariable analysis (P 〈 0.05), but not on multivariable analysis. Tumor grade was prognostic factors for RFS and OS on univariable analysis, but not on multivariable analysis. The other factors including sex, age, tumor size and adjuvant chemotherapy were not associated with RFS, DFS and OS on univariable analysis. Conclusion: For patients with low rectal caner underwent LAR and TME, the long-term oncologic outcomes were satisfactory for patients with stage yp0/1, but not for patients with pathologic stage II1. Anastomositic leakage negatively affect long-term oncologic outcomes. Radiotherpy, adjuvant chemotherapy and distal resection margin were not associated with long-term outcomes.展开更多
基金National Distinguished Young Scientist Foundation of China,No.30025016Foundation of Henan Education Committee.No.1999125
文摘Gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) is an under-studied subject. The pathogenesis, molecular changes in the early stage of carcinogenesis and related risk factors have not been well characterized. There is evidence, however, that GCA differs from cancer of the rest of the stomach in terms of natural history and histopathogenesis. Adenocarcinomas of the lower esophagus, esophagogastric junction (EGJ)and gastric cardia have been given much attention because of their increasing incidences in the past decades, which is in striking contrast with the steady decrease in distal stomach adenocarcinoma. In China, epidemiologically, GCA shares very similar geographic distribution with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), especially in Linzhou (formerly Linxian County), Henan Province, North China,the highest incidence area of esophageal SCC in the world.Historically, both GCA and SCC in these areas were referred to as esophageal cancer (EC) by the public because of the common syndrome of dysphagia. In Western countries,Barrett's esophagus is very common and has been considered as an important precancerous lesion of adenocarcinoma at EGJ. Because of the low incidence of Barrett's esophagus in China, it is unlikely to be an important factor in early stage of EGJ adenocarcinoma development.However, Z line up-growth into lower esophagus may be one of the characteristic changes in these areas in early stage of GCA development. Whether intestinal metaplasia (IM) is a premalignant lesion for GCA is still not clear. Higher frequency of IM observed at adjacent GCA tissues in Henan suggests the possibility of IM as a precancerous lesion for GCA in these areas. Molecular information on GCA,especially in early stage, is very limited. The accumulated data about the changes of tumor suppressor gene, such as p53 mutation, and ontogeny, such as C-erbB2, especially the similar alterations in GCA and SCC in the same patient,indicated that there might be some similar risk factors,such as nitrosamine, involved in both GCA and SCC in Henan population. The present observations also suggest that GCA should be considered as a distinct entity.
文摘Telerobotic surgery is the most advanced development in the field of minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci surgical system, which is currently the most widely used telerobotic device, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America for clinical use in all abdominal operations in July 2000. The first da Vinci surgical system in China was installed in November 2005 at our institution. We herein report the first telerobotic-assisted laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection using the 3-arm da Vinci surgical system for low rectal cancer in Hong Kong and China, which was performed in August 2006. The operative time and blood loss were 240 min and 200 mL, respectively. There was no complication, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day five. An updated review of published literature on telerobotic-assisted colorectal surgery is included in this report, with special emphasis on its advantages and limitations.
基金The WST Foundation of Guangdong Province, No. 2000112736580706003
文摘AIM: To explore the risk factors for local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection. METHODS: Specimens of middle and lower rectal carcinoma from 56 patients who received curative resection at the Department of General Surgery of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were studied. A large slice technique was used to detect mesorectal metastasis and evaluate circumferential resection margin status. The relations between clinicopathologic characteristics, mesorectal metastasis and circumferential resection margin status were identified in patients with local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma. RESULTS: Local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection occurred in 7 of the 56 patients (12.5%), and was significantly associated with family history (Х^2= 3.929, P = 0.047), high CEA level (Х^2 = 4.964, P = 0.026), cancerous perforation (Х^2 = 8.503, P = 0.004), tumor differentiation (Х^2 = 9.315, P = 0.009) and vessel cancerous emboli (Х^2 = 11.879, P = 0.001). In contrast, no significant correlation was found between local recurrence of rectal carcinoma and other variables such as age (Х^2 = 0.506, P = 0.477), gender (Х^2 = 0.102, Z2 = 0.749), tumor diameter (Х^2 = 0.421, P = 0.516),tumor infiltration (Х^2 = 5.052, P = 0.168), depth of tumor invasion (Х^2 = 4.588, P = 0.101), lymph node metastases (Х^2 = 3.688, P = 0.055) and TNM staging system (Х^2 = 3.765, P = 0.152). The local recurrence rate of middle and lower rectal carcinoma was 33.3% (4/12) in patients with positive circumferential resection margin and 6.8% (3/44) in those with negative circumferential resection margin. There was a significant difference between the two groups (Х^2 = 6.061, P = 0.014). Local recurrence of rectal carcinoma occurred in 6 of 36 patients (16.7%) with mesorectal metastasis, and in 1 of 20 patients (5.0%) without mesorectal metastasis. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups (Х^2 = 1.600, P = 0.206). CONCLUSION: Family history, high CEA level, cancerous perforation, tumor differentiation, vessel cancerous emboli and circumferential resection margin status are the significant risk factors for local recurrence of middle and lower rectal carcinoma after curative resection. Local recurrence may be more frequent in patients with mesorectal metastasis than in patients without mesorectal metastasis.
基金Supported by the Key Project of National Outstanding Youth Foundation of China, No. 39925032
文摘AIM: Local recurrence after curative surgical resection for rectal cancer remains a major problem. Several studies have shown that incomplete removal of cancer deposits in the distal mesorectum contributes a great share to this dismal result. Clinicopathologic examination of distal mesorectum in lower rectal cancer was performed in the present study to assess the incidence and extent of distal mesorectal spread and to determine an optimal distal resection margin in sphincter-saving procedure.METHODS: We prospectively examined sepecimens from 45 patients with lower rectal cancer who underwent curative surgery. Large-mount sections were performed to microscopically observe the distal mesorectal spread and to measure the extent of distal spread. Tissue shrinkage ratio was also considered. Patients with involvement in the distal mesorectum were compared with those without involvement with regard to clinicopathologic features.RESULTS: Mesorectal cancer spread was observed in 21patients (46.7%), 8 of them (17.8%) had distal mesorectal spread. Overall, distal intramural and/or mesorectal spreads were observed in 10 patients (22.2%) and the maximum extent of distal spread in situ was 12 mm and 36 mm respectively. Eight patients with distal mesorectal spread showed a significantly higher rate of lymph node metastasis compared with the other 37 patients without distal mesorectal spread (P = 0.043).CONCLUSION: Distal mesorectal spread invariably occurs in advanced rectal cancer and has a significant relationship with lymph node metastasis. Distal resection margin of 1.5 cm for the rectal wall and 4 cm for the distal mesorectum is proper to those patients who are arranged to receive operation with a curative sphincter-saving procedure for lower rectal cancer.
基金This work was supported by a grant from thUniversity Science and Technique ResearcProgram of the Education Department of Liaoning Province(No.05L484)
文摘OBJECTIVE To assess the use of gluteus maximus muscle to recon- struct the anal sphincter for very low rectal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the local recurrence and function of the new anal sphincter after operation. METHODS Sixteen patients underwent the replacement operation, and then received biofeedback treatments 1 month after the operation. The therapeutic responses were evaluated using the Vaizey and Wexner scoring systems and vectorial manometry. The controls were 30 cases who had undergone a low anterior resection for rectal cancer and 30 healthy people. RESULTS Median follow-up was 4.2 years. No local recurrence was observed. The Vaizey and Wexner scores and vectorial manometry 1 month after operation were significantly lower than those of the healthy and low anterior resection controls ( P 〈0.001) . After biofeedback treatments, the above indexes improved significantly ( P 〈0.001), especially after 1 year ( P 〈0.001), but still remained lower than the controls( P 〈0.001). The rectoanal reflex only increased to 31.3 % 1 year after operation. CONCLUSION The local recurrence after the replacement operation was low. The defecation function was poor early after operation, but increased markedly after biofeedback treatments and long-term functional exercise. This therapy can be one choice for very low rectal cancer.
文摘Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the longterm oncologic outcomes including local recurrence, distant metastases and overall survival (OS) for patients with low rectal cancer underwent low anterior resection (LAR) with total mesorectal excision (TME), and to analyze the prognostic factors for them. Methods: Between January 2001 and December 2009, 147 patients with clinical stage II and III rectal cancers located 3-6 cm from the anal verge underwent LAR with TME without temporary diverting stoma. The median distal resection margin (DRM) was 1.0 (range, 0.3-5) cm. Anastomostic leakage occurred in 29 (19.7%) patients. Thirty patients received surgery alone, 20 patients received preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT), 43 patients received postoperative CRT, and adjuvant chemotherapy was administered for 108 patients. The median cycle of adjuvant chemotherapy was 6 (range, 2-20) cycles. The median followup was 74.8 (range, 30.1-146.3) months. Results: In all patients, 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS), disease-free survival (DFS) and OS were 70.4%, 54.2% and 60.5%, respectively. Forty-three (29.3%) patients suffered local recurrence. Patients received preoperative CRT with a downstaging yp0/1 who had a better 5-year RFS, DFS and OS, which were 100%, 90.9%, and 90.9%, respectively. For patients with pathologic stage Ⅱ and stage Ⅲ, the 5-year RFS, DFS, and OS were 79.2% and 60.1%, 67.9% and 39.1%, 72.1% and 48.2%, respectively. On multivariable analysis, RFS was associated with anostomostic leakage, DFS was associated with anastomostic leakage and pathologic N stage, and OS was associated with anastomostic leakage, pathologic N and T stage. For patients with anastomostic leakage, the 5-year RFS, DFS, and OS were 51.7%, 32.4%, and 38.3%, respectively, which were worse than that for patients without anastomostic leakage, the latter were 75.2%, 59.7%, 65.7%, respectively (P 〈 0.05). DRM and radiotherapy were associated with RFS on univariable analysis (P 〈 0.05), but not on multivariable analysis. Tumor grade was prognostic factors for RFS and OS on univariable analysis, but not on multivariable analysis. The other factors including sex, age, tumor size and adjuvant chemotherapy were not associated with RFS, DFS and OS on univariable analysis. Conclusion: For patients with low rectal caner underwent LAR and TME, the long-term oncologic outcomes were satisfactory for patients with stage yp0/1, but not for patients with pathologic stage II1. Anastomositic leakage negatively affect long-term oncologic outcomes. Radiotherpy, adjuvant chemotherapy and distal resection margin were not associated with long-term outcomes.