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Radical resection in obstructing colorectal carcinomas

M Kruschewski1, N Runkel, H J Buhr

  • 1Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Benjamin Franklin, Free University of Berlin, Germany.

International Journal of Colorectal Disease
|December 31, 1998
PubMed
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Radical lymphadenectomy during emergency colorectal cancer surgery is feasible and safe. This approach may improve long-term survival for patients with obstructing colorectal cancer, without increasing complication rates.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Emergency resections for obstructing colorectal cancer often use limited lymphadenectomy, potentially impacting long-term patient survival.
  • Colorectal cancer remains a significant cause of bowel obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of radical lymphadenectomy in emergency resections for obstructing colorectal cancer.
  • To compare outcomes of radical versus limited lymphadenectomy in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up study of 30 patients with ileus due to colorectal cancer since January 1995.
  • Seventeen patients underwent potentially curative resections with radical locoregional lymphadenectomy.
  • Comparison of postoperative morbidity and mortality between emergency radical resections and palliative surgeries.

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Main Results:

  • Postoperative morbidity for radical emergency resections was 18%, with one death.
  • Palliative emergency surgery for metastasizing colorectal carcinoma had a 38% resection rate, with 69% morbidity and 46% mortality.
  • Radical emergency resections were safely performed in most patients.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency radical resections for obstructing colorectal cancer can be performed safely.
  • This approach does not appear to increase the complication rate compared to standard palliative procedures.
  • Radical lymphadenectomy in emergency settings may offer improved long-term survival for colorectal cancer patients.