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Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction
Published on: March 24, 2023
[NOSE (Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction) in laparoscopic colorectal surgery]
J Dostalík1, P Gunková, L Martínek
1Katedra chirurgických oborů LFOU v Ostrave. jan.dostalik@fno.cz
Summary
Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSE) is a safe laparoscopic colorectal surgery technique. It reduces incisional complications and maintains oncological radicality, serving as a step towards scarless surgery.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Context:
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is a standard treatment for various pathologies.
- Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce surgical trauma and improve patient outcomes.
- Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSE) offers a scarless approach for specimen retrieval.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the initial experience and safety of NOSE techniques in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- To assess the feasibility of transanal and transvaginal specimen extraction.
- To analyze short-term outcomes, including complications and hospitalization duration.
Summary:
- A prospective study of 7 patients undergoing NOSE laparoscopic sigmoid, rectosigmoid, or rectal resections was conducted.
- Transanal extraction was used in 5 patients (71.4%) and transvaginal in 2 (28.6%).
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications were recorded, with a median hospital stay of 7 days.
Impact:
- NOSE technique demonstrates safety and efficacy in selected laparoscopic colorectal procedures.
- It effectively minimizes incisional complications while preserving oncological principles.
- This approach represents a significant advancement towards scarless NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery).
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