Anterior resection for mid-rectal cancer with the EEA stapling instrument.

摘要: Abstract Early results of resection with primary anastomosis for cancer the mid-rectum using a new stapling instrument are reported. Thirty patients an adenocarcinoma 7 to 12 cm from anal verge were operated on. One patient died postoperatively respiratory complications but no sign anastomotic dehiscence. Two had clinically recognizable leak that closed spontaneously within 3 days. Three roentgenologically demonstrable leakage clinical symptoms. On examination 2 11 months after operation, all continent feces as well gas, and none more than four bowel movements per day. In patients, leak, stricture developed at discharge. All successfully treated by dilatation. Resection means is practical even lowest level, far less time-consuming does not require same degree training low anterior conventional suture anastomosis.