BACKGROUND: Rectal transection and anastomosis at the lower rectum is the most challenging part of laparoscopic low anterior resection. Therefore, some have demonstrated that rectal transection should be performed using instruments for open surgery with small laparotomy. In our institute, however, rectal transection using a currently available endostapler followed by anastomosis with a double stapling technique is usually performed. METHODS: The important points of our technique are as follows: trocar placement, optimal device choice, harmonious movement between the operator and assistant for rectal transection, optimal point of piercing with the center rod of the circular stapler, and ideal positioning of the proximal colon. RESULTS: Seventy-eight patients underwent low anterior resection using this technique. There were no conversions to open surgery. All rectal transections were completed laparoscopically with an available endostapler. A diverting ileostomy was created in six cases. Anastomotic leakage occurred in only two patients (2.6%) and rectovaginal fistula in only one patient (1.3%). CONCLUSIONS: Our standardized technique is considered to be safe and feasible for rectal transection and anastomosis using the double stapling technique (DST).
BACKGROUND: Rectal transection and anastomosis at the lower rectum is the most challenging part of laparoscopic low anterior resection. Therefore, some have demonstrated that rectal transection should be performed using instruments for open surgery with small laparotomy. In our institute, however, rectal transection using a currently available endostapler followed by anastomosis with a double stapling technique is usually performed. METHODS: The important points of our technique are as follows: trocar placement, optimal device choice, harmonious movement between the operator and assistant for rectal transection, optimal point of piercing with the center rod of the circular stapler, and ideal positioning of the proximal colon. RESULTS: Seventy-eight patients underwent low anterior resection using this technique. There were no conversions to open surgery. All rectal transections were completed laparoscopically with an available endostapler. A diverting ileostomy was created in six cases. Anastomotic leakage occurred in only two patients (2.6%) and rectovaginal fistula in only one patient (1.3%). CONCLUSIONS: Our standardized technique is considered to be safe and feasible for rectal transection and anastomosis using the double stapling technique (DST).
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