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Low anterior resection without defunctioning stoma.

I Kanellos1, E Zacharakis, E Christoforidis

  • 1Fourth Department of Surgery, Aristotle University, Antheon 1, Panorama, GR-55236 Thessaloniki, Greece. ik@hol.gr

Techniques in Coloproctology
|January 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Low anterior resection without a protective stoma demonstrated a low anastomotic leakage rate. This surgical approach for rectal cancer is a safe and viable option, reducing patient morbidity.

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Low anterior resection (LAR) is a standard surgical procedure for rectal cancer.
  • The use of a protective stoma after LAR is debated to prevent anastomotic leakage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the anastomotic leakage rate in patients undergoing low anterior resection without a defunctioning stoma.
  • To assess the safety and feasibility of omitting protective stomas in rectal cancer surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 82 consecutive patients who underwent low anterior resection for rectal carcinoma between 1989 and 2001.
  • Anastomoses were either hand-sewn (15.8%) or constructed with a circular stapler (84.2%).
  • All patients were managed without a defunctioning stoma.

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Main Results:

  • The overall anastomotic leakage rate was 9.8% (4 clinical, 4 radiological).
  • No deaths occurred among the 8 patients with anastomotic dehiscence.
  • Non-specific complications were observed in 13.4% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Low anterior resection without a defunctioning stoma is associated with a low anastomotic leakage rate.
  • This approach is a safe and effective option for selected rectal cancer patients.
  • Omitting protective stomas may reduce patient morbidity without compromising outcomes.