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- Title
Technique for laparoscopic autonomic nerve preserving total mesorectal excision.
- Authors
Breukink, S. O.; Pierie, J. P. E. N.; Hoff, C.; Wiggers, T.; Meijerink, W. J. H. J.
- Abstract
With the introduction of total mesorectal excision (TME) for treatment of rectal cancer, the prognosis of patients with rectal cancer is improved. With this better prognosis, there is a growing awareness about the quality of life of patients after rectal carcinoma. Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) for rectal cancer offers several advantages in comparison with open total mesorectal excision (OTME), including greater patient comfort and an earlier return to daily activities while preserving the oncologic radicality of the procedure. Moreover, laparoscopy allows good exposure of the pelvic cavity because of magnification and good illumination. The laparoscope seems to facilitate pelvic dissection including identification and preservation of critical structures such as the autonomic nervous system. The technique for laparoscopic autonomic nerve preserving total mesorectal excision is reported. A three- or four-port technique is used. Vascular ligation, sharp mesorectal dissection and identification and preservation of the autonomic pelvic nerves are described.
- Subjects
SURGICAL excision; RECTAL cancer; QUALITY of life; LAPAROSCOPY; AUTONOMIC nervous system
- Publication
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2006, Vol 21, Issue 4, p308
- ISSN
0179-1958
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00384-005-0009-1