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  11. Study On Sex Differences And Potential Clinical Value Of Three-dimensional Computerized Tomography Pelvimetry In Rectal Cancer Patients

Study on sex differences and potential clinical value of three-dimensional computerized tomography pelvimetry in rectal cancer patients

Xiao-Cong Zhou1, Fei-Yue Ke2, Gaurav Dhamija3

  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Dingli Clinical Institute of Wenzhou Medical University (Wenzhou Central Hospital), Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China.

World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Computerized tomography (CT)-based 3D reconstruction revealed significant sex differences in pelvic and soft tissue parameters for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery. These findings aid in predicting surgical difficulty and personalizing treatment for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery is complex and lacks standardized pelvic and soft tissue parameters.
  • Existing literature limitations hinder consistent conclusions in surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess pelvic and soft tissue parameters using CT-based 3D reconstruction.
  • To provide a theoretical basis for addressing challenges in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 218 patients undergoing laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.
  • Utilized CT data for 3D pelvic reconstruction and anatomical point measurement.
  • Employed statistical analysis including t-tests, Wilcoxon rank-sum tests, and correlation analysis.
Keywords:
Computerized tomographyPelvimetryRectal cancerSex differences

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Main Results:

  • Significant sex disparities found in 14 pelvic bone and 3 soft tissue parameters.
  • Males showed larger pelvic depth/curvature, smaller width; females exhibited wider pelvises.
  • No significant sex differences in sacral curvature height, pubococcygeal diameter, rectal/visceral fat area, waist circumference, or transverse abdominal diameter.

Conclusions:

  • 3D CT reconstruction accurately measured pelvic parameters, revealing significant sex differences.
  • Findings can predict surgical difficulties and personalize plans for male rectal cancer patients with "difficult pelvises".
  • Further research can enhance surgical methods and patient care in laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery.
Three-dimensional reconstruction