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G Di Matteo1, A Cancrini, L Boemi

  • 1Istituto di III Clinica Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza Roma, Italy.

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Minimally invasive techniques allow for low anterior resection in rectal cancer, preserving sphincter function. However, an aggressive surgical approach with extended lymphadenectomy is recommended for improved patient survival.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Stapling devices enable very low anastomoses, reducing distal clearance to 1-2 cm.
  • This facilitates low anterior resection (LAR) over abdominoperineal resection (APR) for rectal cancer.
  • Interest in preserving sphincter function has led to local excision for distal rectal tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine indications, techniques, and results of curative operations for rectal and rectosigmoid junction cancer.
  • To discuss the role of extended lymphadenectomy in improving patient survival.
  • To evaluate the aggressive surgical approach versus local excision for rectal tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 374 cases from 1972 to March 1989.
  • Critical review of existing medical literature.

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  • Analysis of surgical techniques, including extended lymphadenectomy and local excision.

    • Main Results:

    • Low anterior resection is now more feasible, reducing the need for abdominoperineal resection.
    • Local excision is viable for select distal rectal tumors but requires intensive follow-up.
    • An aggressive surgical approach, including extended lymphadenectomy, is favored due to difficulties in tumor staging.

    Conclusions:

    • An aggressive surgical strategy is recommended for rectal and rectosigmoid junction cancers when tumor biology is uncertain.
    • Local excision should be reserved for highly selected cases with close monitoring for recurrence.
    • Extended lymphadenectomy plays a crucial role in enhancing survival rates for these cancers.