Résultats oncologiques et fonctionnels des résections avec anastomose coloanale directe différée dans les cancers du bas rectum préalablement irradiés

Aim of the studyThe aim of this study was to assess the oncology and functional outcome after preoperative radio-therapy and delayed coloanal anastomosis for cancers of the lower third of the rectum.Patients and methodsFrom January 1988 to December 1997, 35 patients received preoperative radiotherapy (45 Gy) followed by rectal resection through a combined abdominal and transanal approach. Thirty patients had preoperative tumor staging with endorectal ultrasonography: uT1 NO = 2, uT2N0 = 6, uT2N+ = 2, uT3N0 = 6, and uT3N+ = 14. Colorectal resection was performed on average 32 days after the conclusion of radiotherapy, and the distal colon stump was pulled through the anal canal. On post-operative day 5, the colonic stump was resected and a direct coloanal anastomosis performed.ResultsPathological examination of the specimens revealed complete tumor sterilization in two cases, pT1 N0 = 3, pT2N0 = 14, pT2N+ = 1, pT3N0 = 6, and pT3N+ = 9. There was no postoperative mortality and there was no leakage. One patient had a pelvic abscess, and another one had left colon necrosis which required re-operation. Median follow-up was 43 months (range 6–113). Two patients had locoregional recurrence, seven had distant metastasis, and 3 had both. Actuarial survival rate at 1, 3 and 5 years was 97%, 86%, and 72% respectively. The rate of local control at 5 years was 78%. Functional results were evaluated by a new scoring system. Function was considered good in 59 and 70% at 1 and 2 years respectively.ConclusionThis new procedure is a safe and effective sphincter-preserving operation that avoids a diverting stoma. It is well adapted for patients receiving preoperative radiotherapy, with low local morbidity and good functional results.     

Surgical treatment of radiation-induced rectovaginal fistulas by the continence resection procedure

The results of 24 operations for repairing rectovaginal fistulas secondary to irradiation for pelvic cancer are presented.--Treatment involved subtotal rectal and sigmoid colon resection with restoration of continuity by means of a peranal coloanal sleeve anastomosis between healthy colon and the rectal stump denuded of its mucosa.--The functional result in 20 of 24 patients who underwent this procedure was satisfactory to excellent, only 2 patients had partial rectal incontinence. 2 of these patients (8.3%) died from a heart attack or renal insufficiency respectively. No death occurred from anastomotic leakage.     

Low anterior resection of the rectum using a double stapling technique

Using a double stapling technique in 30 patients, anterior resection of the rectum was attempted for low rectal carcinoma (n = 28), giant rectal adenoma (n = 1) and radiation-induced rectal stricture (n = 1). There were three emergency operations. The rectum was stapled transversely more than 3 cm below the tumour using the adjustable-angle linear stapler (Roticulator). Colorectal or coloanal anastomoses were constructed using the EEA circular stapler introduced per anum through the anorectal stump staple line. Ten coloanal and 19 low rectal anastomoses were achieved. A protecting transverse loop colostomy was fashioned in one patient with coloanal anastomosis who developed a vaginal tear during the procedure. In one patient technical failure necessitated conversion to abdominoperineal excision of the rectum. All staple rings and resection margins were intact and free from tumour. There were two clinical anastomotic leaks, both treated successfully with a defunctioning transverse loop colostomy. One patient developed a small infective pelvic haematoma 2 weeks after surgery which required drainage. Hospital stay ranged from 6 to 15 days (mean 8 days). Continence was normal in all patients at 8 weeks. One soft coloanal anastomotic stricture required dilatation. No recurrences have been detected during a follow-up of between 10 and 22 months.     

Giant rectal villous adenoma: Surgical approach with rectal eversion and perianal coloanal anastomosis

INTRODUCTION

Colorectal cancer is an important cause of death. Most cases of colon and rectal cancer arise from a preexisting adenomatous polyp. However, if colorectal polyps are very large or not accessible for endoscopic ablation, or if they cannot be removed without an increased risk of perforation, surgical procedures are required.

PRESENTATION OF CASE

The case of a patient with a giant villous adenoma of the rectum is described. The patient had diarrhea for 2 years associated with asthenia. Colonoscopy revealed a sessile lesion in the rectum measuring 14 cm in the largest diameter. Rectal eversion technique was used, resecting the lesion under direct visibility and an external coloanal anastomosis was performed. Surgery was satisfactory and the resection margins were free.

DISCUSSION

Removal of these polyps should be performed aiming to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer, as well as to control local and systemic symptoms, such as diarrhea and fluid and electrolyte disorders, mainly in villous adenomas. Various surgical techniques are proposed, but in extensive circumferential lesions of the rectum they are difficult to apply. The rectal stump eversion technique was described by Maunsell (1892), for rectal cancer.

CONCLUSION

Eversion of the rectal stump and external coloanal anastomosis may be a good surgical alternative for resecting giant rectal adenomas.     

Coloanal anastomosis: indications and surgical technique

The coloanal anastomosis has evolved from the older "sleeve" pull through techniques and is used as a sphincter-saving procedure in those patients requiring excision of the rectum where adequate removal of all disease necessitates transection of the rectum close to the dentate line. For very low rectal carcinomas, however, abdominoperineal resection remains the procedure of choice for curative treatment. The appropriate choice of low anterior resection, coloanal pull through anastomosis, or abdominoperineal resection depends on many other variables besides the location of the tumor, and the correct choice may not be apparent until the rectum has been mobilized at surgery. The coloanal procedure requires wide excision of the lesion; full mobilization of the splenic flexure, distal transverse colon, and descending colon; precise transanal removal of the rectum; accurate suturing of the descending colon to the anus; and a temporary defunctioning colostomy. With careful technique, longterm results are good in most patients.     

经肛门括约肌间直肠切除结肠肛管吻合术作为超低位直肠癌保肛术的初步报告

目的 探讨经肛门括约肌间直肠切除结肠肛管吻合术（PIDCA)联合术前后放疗和化疗对超低位直肠癌保肛手术的治疗效果。方法从2002年6月到2004年10月,对19例患者施行该手术。男性11例,女性8例,平均年龄56岁(41-74岁)。肿瘤分期T,4例、T2 10例、T14例、L1例,肿瘤距离肛缘平均4．4cm(3．5-5．0cm)。经肛门在直视下从距离肿瘤下缘2cm全层切断直肠或肛门内括约肌,通过肛门内外括约肌间隙向上方游离直肠并与经腹完成的直肠游离汇合切除直肠及其系膜,经肛门行结肠肛管吻合,全部患者均未行预防性结肠或回肠造口。结果无手术死亡,吻合口瘘2例(10．5%)。随访时间为3～29个月,平均随访16个月,1例盆腔复发,复发率5．3％。术后肛门括约肌功能比较满意。结论对经过选择的距离肛缘≤5cm的超低位直肠癌结合术前后的盆腔放疗和化疗,PIDCA术是保留肛门括约肌功能较理想、安全的术式,有较好根治性治疗效果,术后肛门括约肌功能比较满意。     

Role of the rectum in the physiological and clinical results of coloanal and colorectal anastomosis after anterior resection for rectal carcinoma.

This study investigated the relationships between length of residual anorectum, anorectal physiological function and clinical outcome after anterior resection for rectal carcinoma. Thirty-four patients were studied a median of 13 (range 4-100) months after anterior resection. They were compared with a control group of ten patients who had undergone sigmoid colectomy for carcinoma without rectal excision. Resting anal pressure was found to be lower after coloanal than after colorectal anastomosis, and the capacity of the (neo)rectum was less after coloanal than after colorectal anastomosis. The (neo)rectoanal inhibitory reflex was found to be present in each patient, but maximum anal pressure during this 'sampling' reflex was significantly lower (P < 0.01) after coloanal than after colorectal anastomosis, and the volume required for maximal inhibition of the sphincter was also less (P < 0.01). At 1 year after operation, median bowel frequency was greater after coloanal (4 per day) than after colorectal (2 per day) anastomosis and the degree of urgency of defaecation was also greater (P < 0.01). Quality of life in terms of anorectal function after anterior resection is thus significantly influenced by the length of rectum that is left. This, in turn, influences the functional capacity of the neorectum and the degree of inhibition of the anal sphincter during the neorectoanal inhibitory reflex.     

Usefulness of the Perineum Pusher in Performing Rectal Procedures

We invented the Perineum Pusher to prevent excessive extension of the rectum by elevating the bottom of the pelvis. In the treatment of cancers of the middle and lower thirds of the rectum, a clear operative view can be maintained for a long time by using the Perineum Pusher. Consequently, a sphincter-saving rectal resection with coloanal anastomosis can be performed easily and safely. In addition, intraoperative rectal irrigation can be performed using the Perineum Pusher. No complications resulting from the Perineum Pusher have been experienced in 27 rectal cancer patients. As the Perineum Pusher can be used very simply and effectively in sphincter-saving rectal resections with coloanal anastomosis, this new surgical instrument is therefore highly recommended for use when performing various rectal procedures.     

A laparoscopic pull-through operation for Hirschsprung’s disease: Report of two infant cases

We describe herein a primary laparoscopic pullthrough procedure that was successfully employed to treat two infants with Hirschsprung's disease. Mobilization of the rectum and sigmoid colon was performed laparoscopically, and the rectal mucosa was removed via a transanal submucosal resection. After inducing the rectal prolapse intussusceptically, the rectum was circumferentially transected, and the mobilized colon was pulled down through the rectal muscle cuff. Resection of the aganglionic bowel and the coloanal anastomosis, using the Soave-Denda method, was performed outside the anus. Both infants had an uneventful postoperative course with early recovery of bowel movement. Our experience demonstrates that this minimally invasive surgical procedure is feasible for young infants, and we believe that Hirschsprung's disease may be a definite indication for laparoscopic surgery.     

Sphincter-preserving surgery: per anal coloanal anastomosis

Since the introduction of the stapling technique, sphincter-preserving surgery for treatment of rectosigmoid and upper rectum carcinoma has been widely performed in the view of its radicality and postoperative quality of life. Sphincter preservation is still controversial in carcinoma of the lower rectum. Since we introduced per anal coloanal anastomosis (PAA) in 1980 and per anal intersphincteric dissection and coloanal anastomosis (PIDCA) in 1993 for the treatment of lower rectal carcinoma, the sphincter has been preserved in 78.7% of patients. There was no significant difference in the 5-year survival rate between patients in whom the sphincter was preserved and those who underwent abdominoperineal resection during the same period. PAA and PIDCA are safe when anastomosis must be performed at the dentate line. They are the best sphincter-preserving techniques for lower rectal carcinoma and do not result in serious postoperative dysfunction.     

Preventive Turnbull ileostomy

Turnbull soprovozhdaetsia khoroshimi rezul'tatami. Preventive Turnbull ileostomy was made in 28 patients. There were 19 male and 9 female patients aged from 18 to 77 years (mean age -- 46 years). Fifteen patients underwent reconstructive proctocolectomy with anastomosis between anal canal and J-shape ileac reservoir. Ten of them had familial polyposis, 5 patients had ulcerative colitis 3 had rectal cancer. Total mesorectumectomy with anastomosis between anal canal and J-shape colic reservoir was performed in 7 patients with cancer of middle and lower part of the rectum. Partial mesorectumectomy was performed in 4 patients with cancer of upper part of the rectum. Low anterior resection of the rectum with anastomosis between anal canal and J-shape colic reservoir was performed in 2 patients with villous adenoma. There were no specific complications. Following ileostomy closure was carried out in 25 of 28 patients. Wound infection was seen in 1 patient. It is concluded that preventive Turnbull ileostomy performed after lower colorectal, coloanal and ileonal anastomosis produces good results.     

括约肌间切除术在超低位直肠癌保肛手术中的应用

目的评价超低位直肠癌行括约肌间切除手术(ISR)后的肛门功能及肿瘤根治效果。方法近7年间本院为1 6例超低位直肠癌患者施行ISR手术。经腹按照TME原则游离直肠至肛提肌平面后,经肛门于括约肌间沟处切开肛管皮肤,分离内括约肌直至将直肠及内括约肌全部切除,再行结肠肛管吻合。术后7 d天开始肛门收缩功能锻炼,4周开始生物反馈训练。对Dukes B,C期患者,术后2周开始化疗,术后4周进行放疗。结果全组无术后死亡,无吻合口瘘。2例术后发生结肠黏膜脱出,2例肛管狭窄,1例切口脂肪液化。随访3个月至7年,无盆腔或吻合口局部复发;2例分别于术后1 7个月和2 1个月死于肝转移,1例术后6个月死于肺转移。按W illiams的排便自制标准,术后3,6,12个月分别有6 2.5%,8 0.0%,8 4.6%的患者达到功能良好效果。结论ISR手术并发症少,安全性高,肿瘤根治效果与排便功能的恢复满意。     

Functional results after “high” coloanal anastomosis and “low” coloanal anastomosis with a colonic J-pouch for rectal carcinoma

The aim of this study was to determine the postoperative function of neorectoanal components using two different types of very low coloanal reconstruction. The two groups of patients assessed were 22 who underwent abdominal rectal resection and stapled “high” coloanal anastomosis without a pouch, being the HCAA-P group; and 34 who underwent anoabdominal rectal resection and “low” coloanal anastomosis with a colonic J-pouch, being the LCAA+P group. Manometric metric examination was performed 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, and the patients were also assessed by a questionnaire. The LCAA+P group had remarkably less daily stool frequency and urgency, but there were no significant differences in the other functional parameters. Maximum resting pressure (MRP) was significantly less, while threshold volume (TV) and maximum tolerable volume (MTV) were greater in the LCAA+P group than in the HCAA-P group. The colonic J-pouch compensated for decreased MRP. Thus, when HCAA-P is performed, 3.0 cm of residual rectum with internal anal sphincter may be required, and construction of the pelvic pouch is desirable in low coloanal anastomosis.     

Function of a colonic J pouch continues to improve with time.

BACKGROUND: J pouch-anal anastomosis is thought to give superior functional results to straight coloanal anastomosis after rectal resection. Follow-up studies have suggested that this improvement is not maintained and that evacuatory difficulties may increase. METHODS: Some 119 consecutive patients had a coloanal anastomosis after resection for rectal carcinoma over 113 months, 62 with a J pouch and 57 with a straight coloanal anastomosis. Functional results were determined by patient questionnaire. The two groups were compared for the first and second 5-year intervals of study. RESULTS: Patients who had a J pouch had significantly better median Kirwan continence scores for the duration of the study and 5-9 years after surgery: 1 versus 2 (P = 0.05) and 1 versus 2 (P < 0.01), respectively. Some 5-9 years after surgery the median number of nocturnal bowel movements was significantly lower in patients who had a J pouch than in those with a straight coloanal anastomosis (0 versus 1; P = 0.02). Similarly, significantly better results were seen with regard to evacuation difficulties and urgency of defaecation. CONCLUSION: The function of the J pouch was superior to that of the straight coloanal anastomosis and appeared to improve with time.     

Magnetic resonance imaging predicts sphincter invasion of low rectal cancer and influences selection of operation

BACKGROUND: With the development of numerous sphincter-saving surgical techniques in the last 2 decades, the indication for abdominoperineal resection in radical-elective operations has been markedly reduced. The preoperative assessment of the extent of local tumor growth is essential for the planning of the optimal surgical procedure. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proved to be a reliable method for local staging of low rectal carcinoma. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of sphincter invasion in an unselected population with low rectal cancer. METHODS: From 1997 to 1999, 40 patients with histologically verified adenocarcinoma of the lower rectum (+/-5 cm above the linea dentata) without evidence of metastases underwent a MRI with a body coil (no anal endocoil). The MRI results were compared with the operative situs and with pathohistologic findings. RESULTS: An infiltration of the sphincter ani internus was observed in 11 cases (28%), and a combined infiltration of the sphincter ani internus and externus was found in 2 patients (5%). The median distance of the lower tumor edge to the upper border of the anal canal was 2.0 cm (range, 0-4.5 cm). No infiltration of the external sphincter was observed in patients with cancers above the anal canal. Nine patients (22%) were treated with intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis, 12 (30%) with ultralow resection, and 11 (28%) with low anterior resection of the rectum in conjunction with coloanal anastomosis or a stapled anastomosis. Eight (17%) of the patients were treated with abdominoperineal resection. CONCLUSION: An infiltration of the internal sphincter occurs only in 28% of low rectal cancers; an infiltration of the external anal sphincter is extremely rare and occurred only in patients with cancers located in the anal canal. Pelvic MRI offers a precise preoperative visualization of sphincter infiltration in patients with low rectal cancers and is therefore a valuable tool for planning of rectal surgery.     

Laparoscopic intersphincteric resection with coloplasty and coloanal anastomosis for mid and low rectal cancer

BACKGROUND: The feasibility of laparoscopic rectal resection in patients with mid or low rectal cancer was studied prospectively with regard to quality of mesorectal excision, autonomic pelvic nerve preservation and anal sphincter preservation. METHODS: Laparoscopic rectal excision was performed in 32 patients (21 men) with rectal carcinoma located 5 cm from the anal verge. Most patients had T3 disease and received preoperative radiotherapy. The surgical procedure was performed 6 weeks after radiotherapy and included total mesorectal excision, intersphincteric resection, transanal coloanal anastomosis with coloplasty and loop ileostomy. RESULTS: Three patients needed conversion to a laparotomy. Postoperative morbidity occurred in ten patients, related mainly to coloplasty. Macroscopic evaluation showed an intact mesorectal excision in 29 of 32 excised specimens; microscopically, 30 of the 32 resections were R0. Sphincter preservation was achieved in 31 patients. The hypogastric nerves and pelvic plexuses were identified and preserved in 24 of the 32 patients. Sexual function was preserved in ten of 18 evaluable men. CONCLUSION: A laparoscopic approach can be considered in most patients with mid or low rectal cancer.     

Rectal resection with colo-anal anastomosis for ergotamine-induced rectal stenosis

Anorectal ulcers due to ergotamine suppositories are extremely rare. We report the first case of rectal stenosis following regular abuse of ergotamine suppositories which required rectal resection and coloanal anastomosis, despite stopping the intoxication 1 year previously. The rectal eversion during the perineal procedure allowed a low anastomosis to be performed, on the dentate line. One year later, the functional result was considered to be good, demonstrating the place of coloanal anastomosis in benign rectal pathology.     

低位直肠腺癌保肛手术的临床病理学分析

目的 探讨低位直肠腺癌全直肠切除结肠肛门吻合术后远端肠壁内肿瘤扩散的病理改变。方法 将55例术后患者的标本进行组织学分析。结果 局部复发的因素是:①切缘肿瘤残留;②肿瘤浸润直肠的深度;③淋巴结转移有关。结论直肠肿瘤远侧端切除的长度与局部复发密切相关。     

Functional and oncologic results after coloanal anastomosis for low rectal carcinoma.

Thirty-five patients who had adenocarcinoma of the middle third of the rectum were treated by resection and coloanal anastomosis. The aim of this study was to assess functional and oncologic results of an original technique of coloanal anastomosis. There was no operative mortality, and operative morbidity consisted of seven anastomotic leaks with two failures. Among 31 patients assessed for functional results only one had unsatisfactory results. Good continence was obtained within a few weeks for the 30 patients who had satisfactory results. No patients were lost to follow-up, which was over 5 years in 24 patients (68%). The 5-year survival rate was 64%, identical to that for other series.     

Total colectomy and J-pouch ileorectal anastomosis for obstructed tumours of the rectosigmoid junction

Background : Subtotal colectomy with ileosigmoid or ileorectal anastomosis is one of the standard procedures for obstructed tumours of the left colon. The lower the level of the anastomosis, the greater the number of bowel motions per day. The aim of the present study was to assess whether an ileal pouch–rectal anastomosis is associated with fewer bowel motions per day. Methods : In four patients with obstructed carcinoma of the rectosigmoid junction and upper rectum, a total colectomy with removal of the upper rectum for adequate tumour clearance was used, followed by construction of a 10 cm ileal J‐pouch that was subsequently anastomosed to the distal rectal stump. Results : Postoperative recovery was uneventful in all patients. At 3 months postoperatively, anorectal manometry showed anal resting and squeeze pressures at lower normal limits and a neorectal capacity ranging from 160 to 310 mL. One year postoperatively, all patients experienced one to three normal bowel motions daily and no episodes of incontinence. Conclusions : Total colectomy with ileal J‐pouch–rectal anastomosis is a reasonable operative alternative in cases with obstructed tumours of the rectosigmoid junction, which necessitate removal of the upper rectum.