[Surgical management in complicated sigmoid cancer]

The results of operative treatment of 242 patients aged from 30 to 85 years with complicated cancer of the sygmoid colon have been analyzed. It is shown that in the choice of the method for surgical intervention essential are the character of complications, peculiarities of tumor growth, as well as the stage of the disease and general condition of the patient. The removal of the tumor followed by forming of decompression colostomy, without restoration of bowel continuity results in achievement of better initial results. Resection of the tumor with one stage placement of the anastomosis is advisable as an elective procedure, after elimination of acute symptoms of complications and substantial preoperative preparation. The application of U-shaped terminolateral anastomosis allows to form a primary colonic anastomosis in acute bowel obstruction due to the tumor of the sygmoid colon.