BACKGROUND Total mesorectal excision remains the gold standard for the management of rectal cancer however local excision of early rectal cancer is gaining popularity due to lower morbidity and higher acceptance by th...BACKGROUND Total mesorectal excision remains the gold standard for the management of rectal cancer however local excision of early rectal cancer is gaining popularity due to lower morbidity and higher acceptance by the elderly and frail patients.AIM To investigate the results of local excision of rectal cancer by transanal endoscopic microsurgery(TEMS)approach carried out at three large cancer centers in the United Kingdom.METHODS TEMS database was retrospectively reviewed to assess demographics,operative findings and post operative clinical and oncological outcomes.This is a retro-spective review of the prospective databases,which included all patients operated with TEMS approach,for early rectal cancer(Node-negative T1-T2),selected T3 in unfit/frail patients.RESULTS Two hundred and twenty-two patients underwent TEMS surgery.This included 144 males(64.9%)and 78 females(35.1%),Median age was 71 years.The median distance of the tumours from the anal verge 4.5 cm.Median tumour size was 2.6 cm.The most frequent operative position of the patient was lithotomy(32.3%),Full-thickness rectal wall excision was done in 204 patients.Median operating time was 90 minutes.Average blood loss was minimal.There were two 90-day mortalities.Complete excision of the tumour with free microscopic margins by>1mm were accomplished in 171 patients(76.7%).Salvage total mesorectal excision was performed in 42 patients(19.8%).Median disease-free survival was 65 months(range:3-146 months)(82.8%),and median overall survival was 59 months(0-146 months).CONCLUSION TEMS provides a promising option for early rectal cancers(Large adenomas-cT1/cT2N0),and selected therapy-responding cancers.Full-thickness complete excision of the tumour is mandatory to avoid jeopardising the oncological outcomes.展开更多
AIM To assess the efficacy of a modified approach with transanal total mesorectal excision(ta TME) using simple customized instruments in male patients with low rectal cancer.METHODS A total of 115 male patients with ...AIM To assess the efficacy of a modified approach with transanal total mesorectal excision(ta TME) using simple customized instruments in male patients with low rectal cancer.METHODS A total of 115 male patients with low rectal cancer from December 2006 to August 2015 were retrospectively studied. All patients had a bulky tumor(tumor diameter ≥ 40 mm). Forty-one patients(group A) underwent a classical approach of transabdominal total mesorectal excision(TME) and transanal intersphincteric resection(ISR), and the other 74 patients(group B) underwent a modified approach with transabdominal TME,transanal ISR, and ta TME. Some simple instruments including modified retractors and an anal dilator with a papilionaceous fixture were used to perform ta TME. The operative time, quality of mesorectal excision, circumferential resection margin, local recurrence, and postoperative survival were evaluated.RESULTS All 115 patients had successful sphincter preservation. The operative time in group B(240 min, range: 160-330 min) was significantly shorter than that in group A(280 min, range: 200-360 min; P = 0.000). Co m pa r e d w it h g r o up A, m o r e c o m p le t e d is t a l mesorectum and total mesorectum were achieved in group B(100% vs 75.6%, P = 0.000; 90.5% vs 70.7%, P = 0.008, respectively). After 46.1 ± 25.6 mo followup, group B had a lower local recurrence rate and higher disease-free survival rate compared with group A, but these differences were not statistically significant(5.4% vs 14.6%, P = 0.093; 79.5% vs 65.1%, P = 0.130). CONCLUSION Retrograde ta TME with simple customized instruments can achieve high-quality TME, and it might be an effective and economical alternative for male patients with bulky tumors.展开更多
Transanal surgery has and continues to be well accepted for local excision of benign rectal disease not amenable to endoscopic resection. More recently, there has been increasing interest in applying transanal surgery...Transanal surgery has and continues to be well accepted for local excision of benign rectal disease not amenable to endoscopic resection. More recently, there has been increasing interest in applying transanal surgery to local resection of early malignant disease. In addition, some groups have started utilizing a transanal route in order to accomplish total mesorectal excision(TME) for more advanced rectal malignancies. We aim to review the role of various transanal and endoscopic techniquesin the local resection of benign and malignant rectal disease based on published trial data. Preliminary data on the use of transanal platforms to accomplish TME will also be highlighted. For endoscopically unresectable rectal adenomas, transanal surgery remains a widely accepted method with minimal morbidity that avoids the downsides of a major abdomino-pelvic operation. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery offer improved visualization and magnification, allowing for finer and more precise dissection of more proximal and larger rectal lesions without compromising patient outcome. Some studies have demonstrated efficacy in utilizing transanal platforms in the surgical management of early rectal malignancies in selected patients. There is an overall higher recurrence rate with transanal surgery with the concern that neither chemoradiation nor salvage surgery may compensate for previous approach and correct the inferior outcome. Application of transanal platforms to accomplish transanal TME in a natural orifice fashion are still in their infancy and currently should be considered experimental. The current data demonstrate that transanal surgery remains an excellent option in the surgical management of benign rectal disease. However, care should be used when selecting patients with malignant disease. The application of transanal platforms continues to evolve. While the new uses of transanal platforms in TME for more advanced rectal malignancy are exciting, it is important to remain cognizant and not sacrifice long term survival for short term decrease in morbidity and improved cosmesis.展开更多
AIM: To describe our experience in treating rectal cancer by transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), report morbidity and mortality and oncological outcome.
BACKGROUND Adjuvant chemotherapy(ACTx)is recommended in rectal cancer patients after preoperative chemoradiotherapy(PCRT),but its efficacy in patients in the early post-surgical stage who have a favorable prognosis is...BACKGROUND Adjuvant chemotherapy(ACTx)is recommended in rectal cancer patients after preoperative chemoradiotherapy(PCRT),but its efficacy in patients in the early post-surgical stage who have a favorable prognosis is controversial.AIM To evaluate the long-term survival benefit of ACTx in patients with ypT0–1 rectal cancer after PCRT and surgical resection.METHODS We identified rectal cancer patients who underwent PCRT followed by surgical resection at the Asan Medical Center from 2005 to 2014.Patients with ypT0–1 disease and those who received ACTx were included.The 5-year overall survival(OS)and 5-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)were analyzed according to the status of the ACTx.RESULTS Of 520 included patients,413 received ACTx(ACTx group)and 107 did not(no ACTx group).No significant difference was observed in 5-year RFS(ACTx group,87.9%vs no ACTx group,91.4%,P=0.457)and 5-year OS(ACTx group,90.5%vs no ACTx group,86.2%,P=0.304)between the groups.cT stage was associated with RFS and OS in multivariate analysis[hazard ratio(HR):2.57,95%confidence interval(CI):1.07–6.16,P=0.04 and HR:2.27,95%CI:1.09–4.74,P=0.03,respectively].Furthermore,ypN stage was associated with RFS and OS(HR:4.74,95%CI:2.39–9.42,P<0.00 and HR:4.33,95%CI:2.20–8.53,P<0.00,respectively),but only in the radical resection group.CONCLUSION Oncological outcomes of patients with ypT0–1 rectal cancer who received ACTx after PCRT showed no improvement,regardless of the radicality of resection.Further trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of ACTx in these group of patients.展开更多
目的:探讨应用腔镜直线切割吻合器(endoscopic linear cutters, ENDOPATH)行经肛门局部切除术治疗T_(1)期中低位直肠癌的疗效和安全性。方法:回顾性分析2011年01月至2017年12月我院收治的92例T_(1)期中低位直肠癌患者的临床资料。根据...目的:探讨应用腔镜直线切割吻合器(endoscopic linear cutters, ENDOPATH)行经肛门局部切除术治疗T_(1)期中低位直肠癌的疗效和安全性。方法:回顾性分析2011年01月至2017年12月我院收治的92例T_(1)期中低位直肠癌患者的临床资料。根据手术方式分为经肛门局部切除术组(TAE组)与直肠癌传统根治术组(根治术组)。TAE组使用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门全层局部切除术,共39例;根治术组按全直肠系膜切除原则行传统根治术,共53例(包括16例Miles手术和37例Dixon手术)。对两组患者的一般资料、术中及术后相关指标及预后情况进行比较。结果:TAE组和根治术组患者在性别、年龄、肿瘤病理分型、肿瘤大小、距肛缘距离方面对比分析,无显著性差异(P>0.05),两组资料有可比性。两组患者在手术时间[(TAE组:(37.74±10.66)min,根治术组:(117.66±41.78)min]、术后住院时间[TAE组:(6.85±1.06)天,根治术组:(10.70±1.72)天]、术中出血量[TAE组:(30.21±2.97)mL,根治术组:(78.96±12.65)mL]、术后并发症发生率(TAE组:2.56%,根治术组:43.39%)方面差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。两组患者的3年无病生存率均为100.00%,两组患者3年内均无复发,相比较无统计学差异(P> 0.05)。两组患者的生存质量评分[TAE组:(90.31±3.82)分,根治术组:(71.59±6.33)分]差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:与传统根治术相比,应用腔镜直线切割吻合器对T1期中低位直肠癌行经肛门局部切除术同样安全有效。应用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门局部切除术创伤小、并发症少、恢复快,患者术后生活质量等方面明显优于根治术。应用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门局部切除术可作为早期无淋巴转移的中低位直肠癌患者优先选择的一种术式。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Total mesorectal excision remains the gold standard for the management of rectal cancer however local excision of early rectal cancer is gaining popularity due to lower morbidity and higher acceptance by the elderly and frail patients.AIM To investigate the results of local excision of rectal cancer by transanal endoscopic microsurgery(TEMS)approach carried out at three large cancer centers in the United Kingdom.METHODS TEMS database was retrospectively reviewed to assess demographics,operative findings and post operative clinical and oncological outcomes.This is a retro-spective review of the prospective databases,which included all patients operated with TEMS approach,for early rectal cancer(Node-negative T1-T2),selected T3 in unfit/frail patients.RESULTS Two hundred and twenty-two patients underwent TEMS surgery.This included 144 males(64.9%)and 78 females(35.1%),Median age was 71 years.The median distance of the tumours from the anal verge 4.5 cm.Median tumour size was 2.6 cm.The most frequent operative position of the patient was lithotomy(32.3%),Full-thickness rectal wall excision was done in 204 patients.Median operating time was 90 minutes.Average blood loss was minimal.There were two 90-day mortalities.Complete excision of the tumour with free microscopic margins by>1mm were accomplished in 171 patients(76.7%).Salvage total mesorectal excision was performed in 42 patients(19.8%).Median disease-free survival was 65 months(range:3-146 months)(82.8%),and median overall survival was 59 months(0-146 months).CONCLUSION TEMS provides a promising option for early rectal cancers(Large adenomas-cT1/cT2N0),and selected therapy-responding cancers.Full-thickness complete excision of the tumour is mandatory to avoid jeopardising the oncological outcomes.
基金Supported by(in part)Wenzhou Science and Technology Project,No.Y20160044Suzhou Key Medical Center,No.LCZX201505+2 种基金Soochow Development of Science and Technology Projects,No.SZS201618Chinese Natural Science Foundation,No.81672970Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Preponderant Clinic Discipline Group Project,No.XKQ2015007
文摘AIM To assess the efficacy of a modified approach with transanal total mesorectal excision(ta TME) using simple customized instruments in male patients with low rectal cancer.METHODS A total of 115 male patients with low rectal cancer from December 2006 to August 2015 were retrospectively studied. All patients had a bulky tumor(tumor diameter ≥ 40 mm). Forty-one patients(group A) underwent a classical approach of transabdominal total mesorectal excision(TME) and transanal intersphincteric resection(ISR), and the other 74 patients(group B) underwent a modified approach with transabdominal TME,transanal ISR, and ta TME. Some simple instruments including modified retractors and an anal dilator with a papilionaceous fixture were used to perform ta TME. The operative time, quality of mesorectal excision, circumferential resection margin, local recurrence, and postoperative survival were evaluated.RESULTS All 115 patients had successful sphincter preservation. The operative time in group B(240 min, range: 160-330 min) was significantly shorter than that in group A(280 min, range: 200-360 min; P = 0.000). Co m pa r e d w it h g r o up A, m o r e c o m p le t e d is t a l mesorectum and total mesorectum were achieved in group B(100% vs 75.6%, P = 0.000; 90.5% vs 70.7%, P = 0.008, respectively). After 46.1 ± 25.6 mo followup, group B had a lower local recurrence rate and higher disease-free survival rate compared with group A, but these differences were not statistically significant(5.4% vs 14.6%, P = 0.093; 79.5% vs 65.1%, P = 0.130). CONCLUSION Retrograde ta TME with simple customized instruments can achieve high-quality TME, and it might be an effective and economical alternative for male patients with bulky tumors.
文摘Transanal surgery has and continues to be well accepted for local excision of benign rectal disease not amenable to endoscopic resection. More recently, there has been increasing interest in applying transanal surgery to local resection of early malignant disease. In addition, some groups have started utilizing a transanal route in order to accomplish total mesorectal excision(TME) for more advanced rectal malignancies. We aim to review the role of various transanal and endoscopic techniquesin the local resection of benign and malignant rectal disease based on published trial data. Preliminary data on the use of transanal platforms to accomplish TME will also be highlighted. For endoscopically unresectable rectal adenomas, transanal surgery remains a widely accepted method with minimal morbidity that avoids the downsides of a major abdomino-pelvic operation. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery offer improved visualization and magnification, allowing for finer and more precise dissection of more proximal and larger rectal lesions without compromising patient outcome. Some studies have demonstrated efficacy in utilizing transanal platforms in the surgical management of early rectal malignancies in selected patients. There is an overall higher recurrence rate with transanal surgery with the concern that neither chemoradiation nor salvage surgery may compensate for previous approach and correct the inferior outcome. Application of transanal platforms to accomplish transanal TME in a natural orifice fashion are still in their infancy and currently should be considered experimental. The current data demonstrate that transanal surgery remains an excellent option in the surgical management of benign rectal disease. However, care should be used when selecting patients with malignant disease. The application of transanal platforms continues to evolve. While the new uses of transanal platforms in TME for more advanced rectal malignancy are exciting, it is important to remain cognizant and not sacrifice long term survival for short term decrease in morbidity and improved cosmesis.
文摘AIM: To describe our experience in treating rectal cancer by transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), report morbidity and mortality and oncological outcome.
文摘BACKGROUND Adjuvant chemotherapy(ACTx)is recommended in rectal cancer patients after preoperative chemoradiotherapy(PCRT),but its efficacy in patients in the early post-surgical stage who have a favorable prognosis is controversial.AIM To evaluate the long-term survival benefit of ACTx in patients with ypT0–1 rectal cancer after PCRT and surgical resection.METHODS We identified rectal cancer patients who underwent PCRT followed by surgical resection at the Asan Medical Center from 2005 to 2014.Patients with ypT0–1 disease and those who received ACTx were included.The 5-year overall survival(OS)and 5-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)were analyzed according to the status of the ACTx.RESULTS Of 520 included patients,413 received ACTx(ACTx group)and 107 did not(no ACTx group).No significant difference was observed in 5-year RFS(ACTx group,87.9%vs no ACTx group,91.4%,P=0.457)and 5-year OS(ACTx group,90.5%vs no ACTx group,86.2%,P=0.304)between the groups.cT stage was associated with RFS and OS in multivariate analysis[hazard ratio(HR):2.57,95%confidence interval(CI):1.07–6.16,P=0.04 and HR:2.27,95%CI:1.09–4.74,P=0.03,respectively].Furthermore,ypN stage was associated with RFS and OS(HR:4.74,95%CI:2.39–9.42,P<0.00 and HR:4.33,95%CI:2.20–8.53,P<0.00,respectively),but only in the radical resection group.CONCLUSION Oncological outcomes of patients with ypT0–1 rectal cancer who received ACTx after PCRT showed no improvement,regardless of the radicality of resection.Further trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy of ACTx in these group of patients.
文摘目的:探讨应用腔镜直线切割吻合器(endoscopic linear cutters, ENDOPATH)行经肛门局部切除术治疗T_(1)期中低位直肠癌的疗效和安全性。方法:回顾性分析2011年01月至2017年12月我院收治的92例T_(1)期中低位直肠癌患者的临床资料。根据手术方式分为经肛门局部切除术组(TAE组)与直肠癌传统根治术组(根治术组)。TAE组使用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门全层局部切除术,共39例;根治术组按全直肠系膜切除原则行传统根治术,共53例(包括16例Miles手术和37例Dixon手术)。对两组患者的一般资料、术中及术后相关指标及预后情况进行比较。结果:TAE组和根治术组患者在性别、年龄、肿瘤病理分型、肿瘤大小、距肛缘距离方面对比分析,无显著性差异(P>0.05),两组资料有可比性。两组患者在手术时间[(TAE组:(37.74±10.66)min,根治术组:(117.66±41.78)min]、术后住院时间[TAE组:(6.85±1.06)天,根治术组:(10.70±1.72)天]、术中出血量[TAE组:(30.21±2.97)mL,根治术组:(78.96±12.65)mL]、术后并发症发生率(TAE组:2.56%,根治术组:43.39%)方面差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01)。两组患者的3年无病生存率均为100.00%,两组患者3年内均无复发,相比较无统计学差异(P> 0.05)。两组患者的生存质量评分[TAE组:(90.31±3.82)分,根治术组:(71.59±6.33)分]差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:与传统根治术相比,应用腔镜直线切割吻合器对T1期中低位直肠癌行经肛门局部切除术同样安全有效。应用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门局部切除术创伤小、并发症少、恢复快,患者术后生活质量等方面明显优于根治术。应用腔镜直线切割吻合器行经肛门局部切除术可作为早期无淋巴转移的中低位直肠癌患者优先选择的一种术式。
文摘目的:比较肛门内镜微创手术和标准经肛门局切术治疗直肠肿瘤的疗效及安全性。方法:检索Pubmed、Embase、The Cochrane Library和中国期刊全文数据库及万方数据库中1990至2015年比较肛门内镜微创手术和标准经肛门局切术治疗直肠肿瘤的随机对照试验或对照试验。使用Rev Man 5.3软件对术后并发症发生率、切缘阴性率、样本破碎率及复发率进行meta分析。结果:共6篇文献927例患者入选研究,其中肛门内镜微创手术组492例,标准经肛门局切术组435例。分析显示肛门内镜微创手术组与标准经肛门局切术组术后并发症发生率(RR=0.92,95%CI=0.65-1.31,P=0.660)的差异无统计学意义。肛门内镜微创手术组切缘阴性率高于标准经肛门局切术组(RR=1.30,95%CI=1.06-1.58,P=0.010)。肛门内镜微创手术组样本破碎率(RR=0.16,95%CI=0.08-0.29,P=0.000)及复发率(RR=0.32,95%CI=0.22-0.46,P=0.000)低于标准经肛门局切术组。结论:肛门内镜微创手术作为一项安全、有效的手术方式,在提高切缘阴性率、降低样本破碎率及复发率方面优于标准经肛门局切术。