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Rectal cancer: restorative surgery with the EEA stapling device.

G Fegiz, L Angelini, M Bezzi

    International Surgery
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    The EEA stapler enables low colorectal anastomoses for rectal tumors, proving effective and safe in 134 patients. This sphincter-saving technique reduces complications and hospital stays compared to manual methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Rectal tumors in the middle third often necessitate complex surgical approaches.
    • Low colorectal anastomoses are crucial for sphincter preservation but technically challenging.
    • Manual reconstruction is frequently impossible in these cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transanal EEA stapler use for low colorectal anastomoses in rectal tumor surgery.
    • To compare outcomes with manual reconstruction and other sphincter-saving techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 134 patients undergoing low colorectal anastomoses using the EEA stapler.
    • Data collection on anastomotic complications, operative mortality, and functional outcomes.
    • Comparison with historical data of manual reconstruction and alternative sphincter-saving operations.

    Main Results:

    • EEA stapler facilitated low anastomoses in 89 patients where manual methods were impossible.
    • Anastomotic dehiscence occurred in 16.4%, with 1.4% operative mortality.
    • Functional outcomes included 85.2% with no issues, 13.7% with 3-4 daily stools, and 6.8% requiring dilation for anastomotic narrowing. Fecal incontinence and flatus control issues were infrequent.

    Conclusions:

    • Transanal EEA stapler use is a safe and effective sphincter-saving option for low rectal anastomoses, especially when manual reconstruction is not feasible.
    • This technique allows for very low anastomoses, potentially reducing complications and hospital stay.
    • Functional results are comparable or superior to other sphincter-saving procedures.

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