Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 11, 2025
12:45
Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
Published on: February 12, 2022
5.8K
[Two Cases of Lower Rectal Cancer in Which Temporary Ileostomy Could Be Avoided by Using the Pull Through Procedure]
Yosuke Kamada1, Tatsuya Matsumoto, Noriaki Koizumi
1Division of General Surgery, Akashi City Hospital.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|February 3, 2023
Summary
The Pull through procedure successfully avoided temporary ileostomy in two lower rectal cancer patients, including those who were obese. This technique offers a viable alternative for patients who wish to avoid ileostomy.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Lower rectal cancer presents challenges for surgical reconstruction, often necessitating temporary ileostomy.
- Obesity and patient preference can complicate standard surgical approaches for rectal cancer.
- Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly explored to improve patient outcomes in rectal cancer surgery.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:21Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management
185
Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
185
01:26Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy
143
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
143