Transcecum catheterization ileostomy is safe and effective to prevent anastomotic leakage in post-laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: a single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preventive ileostomy (PI) is conventionally performed to prevent anastomotic leakage (AL) after laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) for low rectal cancer; however, secondary surgery is required to remove the ostomy tube. We designed a new type of ostomy, transcecum catheterization ileostomy (TCI) to prevent AL. Its principle is similar to PI, but no secondary operation is needed. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of TCI in AL prevention.

Methods

We analyzed the data of patients who underwent LTME with low anastomosis in Chongqing University Cancer Hospital from October 2015 to August 2021. Patients were divided into three groups according to their choice: those who underwent TCI (TCI group), those who underwent PI (PI group), and those who undergo non

SUBMITTER: Sun H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9459219 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature