La escisión total del mesorrecto transanal en el tratamiento del cáncer del recto como nueva técnica en Cuba / Total Excision of the Transanal Mesorectum as a New Technique for Treating Rectal Cancer in Cuba

Introducción: Las indicaciones de la Microcirugía Transanal Endoscópica han evolucionado desde la cirugía de tumoraciones rectales hasta otras enfermedades pélvicas. La asociación de esta y la escisión total del mesorrecto transanal ofrece una serie de ventajas. Objetivo: Determinar las indicaciones, describir la técnica quirúrgica y mostrar los resultados a largo plazo obtenidos en la realización de la escisión total del mesorrecto transanal en el tratamiento del cáncer del recto medio y bajo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y prospectivo de los pacientes con cáncer del recto medio y bajo sometidos a esta técnica quirúrgica en el período comprendido entre febrero de 2017 y febrero de 2022 en el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. Resultados: Se operaron 13 pacientes, 9 con cáncer del recto bajo y 4 con cáncer del recto medio y un promedio de edad de 56,2 años (rango 28-76). El promedio de tiempo quirúrgico fue de 183 minutos (rango 120-270) y las pérdidas hemáticas estimadas de 68 mililitros. La incidencia de morbilidad mayor fue de 15,4 por ciento y la media de estadía hospitalaria de 5,4 días. La media del período de seguimiento fue de 35 (rango 9-69) meses con una recidiva local de 7,7 por ciento y una supervivencia global a los 5 años de 100 por ciento. Conclusiones: La escisión total del mesorrecto transanal combinado con cirugía laparoscópica es una técnica factible y segura. La introducción de la variante técnica utilizando el instrumental de la Microcirugía Transanal Endoscópica es más ergonómica y disminuye los costos(AU)

Introduction: The indications for transanal endoscopic microsurgery have evolved from surgery of rectal tumors to other pelvic diseases. The association between this and total excision of the transanal mesorectum offers a series of advantages. Objective: To determine the indications, to describe the surgical technique and to show the long-term outcomes obtained in the performance of total excision of the transanal mesorectum for treating cancer of the middle and lower rectum. Methods: A descriptive and prospective observational study was carried out of patients with cancer of the middle and lower rectum who underwent this surgical technique in the period from February 2017 to February 2022 at Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. Results: Thirteen patients were operated on, 9 with cancer of the lower rectum and 4 with cancer of the middle rectum, as well as an average age of 56.2 years (range 28-76). The average surgical time was 183 minutes (range 120-270) and estimated blood loss was 68 milliliters. The incidence of highest morbidity was 15.4 percent and mean hospital stay was 5.4 days. The median follow-up period was 35 (range 9-69) months, with a local recurrence of 7.7 percent and an overall 5-year survival of 100 percent . Conclusions: Total excision of the transanal mesorectum combined with laparoscopic surgery is a feasible and safe technique. The introduction of the variant technique using the instruments of endoscopic transanal microsurgery is more ergonomic and reduces costs(AU)

A new insights of mesorectum / 中华胃肠外科杂志

Total mesorectal excision (TME) represents the gold standard for radical resection in rectal cancer. The development in radiology and laparoscopic surgical equipment and the advancement in technology have led to a deepened understanding of the mesorectum and its surrounding structures. Both the accuracy of preoperative staging and the preciseness of the planes of TME surgical dissection have been enhanced. The postoperative local recurrence rate is reduced and the long-term survival of rectal cancer patients is improved. The preservation of the pelvic autonomic nervous system maintains the patient's urinary and sexual functions to the greatest extent possible, which in turn improves the patient's postoperative quality of life. A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the mesorectum and its surrounding structures is a prerequisite for successful TME. Herein, we review the basic concepts and the anatomy of the mesorectum in the current literature. Some important clinical issues are also discussed systematically in terms of imaging, surgery, and pathology.

Calidad oncológica en cirugía del cáncer de recto / Oncologic quality of the surgical resection in rectum cancer / Qualidade oncológica na cirurgia de câncer de reto

Introducción: el pronóstico del cáncer de recto depende, entre otros factores, de la calidad oncológica de la resección quirúrgica, entre los que se deben incluir la correcta disección del mesorrecto y un adecuado número de ganglios linfáticos. Objetivos: describir los principales factores que determinan la calidad de la cirugía de resección por cáncer de recto en la Clínica Quirúrgica 2 del Hospital Maciel. Pacientes y método: 36 pacientes operados de coordinación en el período 2012 a 2016. Resultados: la disección mesorrectal fue completa en el 60% de los casos, y en más del 50% se obtuvo un número aceptable de ganglios linfáticos. Discusión: la calidad oncológica de la cirugía por cáncer de recto depende de mútiples factores, entre los que destacamos el volumen anual de cirugías, la experiencia del equipo, factores del paciente (sexo, índice de masa corporal) y de la enfermedad (topografía baja, estadio, respuesta a la neoadyuvancia). Conclusiones: los resultados obtenidos pueden considerarse oncológicamente satisfactorios.

Introduction: The prognosis of rectal cancer depends, among other factors, on the oncologic quality of the surgical resection, including the correct dissection of the meso-rectum and adequate lymph node dissection Objectives: to describe the prognostic factors present in rectal cancer resections at the Surgical Clinic 2 of the Maciel Hospital. Patients and methods: 36 patients underwent coordinated surgery procedures between 2012 and 2016. Results: meso-rectal dissection was complete in 60% of the cases, and an acceptable number of lymph nodes were obtained in over 50% of cases. Discussion: the quality of oncologic surgery for rectal cancer depends on several factors, being it possible to highlight the number of surgeries per year, the team's experience, patient's factors (sex, body mass index) and disease (low topography, stage, response to neoadyuvancy), among others. Conclusions: the results obtained can be considered oncologically satisfactory.

Introdução: o prognóstico do câncer de reto depende, entre outros fatores, da qualidade oncológica da ressecção cirúrgica, da correta dissecção mesorretal e do número adequado de gânglios linfáticos obtidos. Objetivos: descrever os principais fatores que determinam a qualidade da cirurgia de ressecção por câncer de reto na Clínica Quirúrgica 2 do Hospital Maciel. Pacientes e métodos: 36 pacientes operados em cirurgias eletivas no período 2012­2016. Resultados: a dissecção mesorretal foi completa em 60% dos casos, e em mais de 50% um número aceitável de gânglios linfáticos foi obtido. Discussão: a qualidade oncológica da cirurgia por câncer de reto depende de múltiplos fatores entre os quais destacamos o volume anual de cirurgias, a experiência da equipe cirúrgica, os fatores do paciente (sexo e índice de massa corporal) e da enfermidade (topografia baja, estádio, resposta à terapia neoadjuvante). Conclusões: os resultados obtidos podem ser considerados satisfatórios do ponto de vista oncológico.

Distribution of Lymph Nodes in Stage III Patients With Mid and Low Rectal Cancer: Preliminary Study

PURPOSE: Most patients with rectal cancer undergo a total mesorectal excision and a partial resection of the sigmoid colon to improve oncologic outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the distribution of lymph nodes (LNs) in rectal cancer. METHODS: The records of 54 patients with mid and low rectal cancer between April 2015 and March 2017 were reviewed, and 49 patients were enrolled in this study. All harvested LNs were analyzed according to the harvested area: the mesorectum area (MA), the vascular pedicle area (VA), and the sigmoid area (SA). RESULTS: Finally, 865 LNs were harvested from all patients, and of these, 71 (8.2%) showed metastases. In stage III patients, 343 LNs were harvested, and of these, 52 (15.2%) showed metastases. Significant differences were found in the total numbers of harvested LNs by area (P < 0.001) and in the numbers of harvested positive LNs by area (P < 0.001). In stage III patients, LNs from the MA were more frequently to be positive than were those from the VA (P < 0.001) or the SA (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: LN metastasis in the SA was rare. Therefore, resecting the mesorectum and the vascular pedicle may be more important than resecting the sigmoid mesentery due to concerns about LN metastases.

TAMIS with partial excision of mesorectum and primary closure of rectal wound using vloc / TAMIS com excisão parcial do mesorreto e fechamento primário da ferida retal usando vloc

Background: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery has proven to be a viable alternative in the treatment of rectal tumors; however, rectal wound closure can be challenging. We describe our experience with this procedure using the vloc suture device. Resume: Eight successful Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery with primary wound closure using vloc were performed in 5 men, 62 years mean age; all cases had pre-operative diagnosis of adenoma with high-grade dysplasia. The surgical anatomic-pathologic results showed 6 adenomas with high-grade dysplasia and 2 well differentiated adenocarcinomas, limited to the upper third of the submucosa (pT1SM1) without lymphatic or vascular invasion. All lesions were resected with negative margins. No patient reported during follow-up rectal pain, fecal incontinence or bleeding. Conclusion: The use of vloc in rectal wound closure during Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery is secure and facilitates the procedure. (AU).

Tema: Cirurgia Minimamente Invasiva Transanal (TAMIS) tem provado ser uma alternativa viável para o tratamento de tumores do reto, porém o fechamento da ferida rectal pode ser desafiadante. Nós descrevemos nossa experiência com este procedimento utilizando o dispositivo de sutura vloc. Resumo: Oito TAMIS foram realizados com sucesso com o fechamento primário da ferida usando vloc, cinco homens, com idade média de 62 anos, todos os casos tiveram diagnóstico pré-operatório de adenoma com displasia de alto grau. Os resultados anátomo-patológicos pós-operatório demonstraram: 6 adenomas com displasia de alto grau e 2 adenocarcinomas bem diferenciados, limitado ao terço superior da submucosa (pT1SM1), sem invasão linfática ou vascular. Todas as lesões foram ressecados com margens negativas. Nenhum paciente relatou durante o seguimento dor rectal, incontinência fecal ou sangramento. Conclusão: O uso de vloc no fechamento da ferida retal durante TAMIS é seguro e facilita o procedimento. (AU).

Relation of anxiety and depression and quality of life for patients with anus-saving surgery of rectal cancer / 现代临床护理

Objective To investigate relation of anxiety, depression and quality of life for patients with anus-saving surgery of rectal cancer. Methods Sixty patients with rectal cancer accepted anus-saving surgery were investigated with self-designed survey, hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)and the MOS 36 items short form health survey(SF-36). The correlation between patients with anxiety and depression and the quality of life used pearson correlation analysis. Results Colorectal cancer confirmed anal postoperative elderly patients with anxiety and depression and quality of life were negatively correlated (r value of 0.312 and 0.495 respectively, P<0.05). The postoperative SF-36 was (64.2 ± 11.76), 36.67%and 36.00%patients were evaluated to anxiety and depression respectively . Conclusion In order to reduce patients' anxiety and depression and improve their quality , nursing staff should actively protect elderly patients with anal rectal cancer, psychological emotional support, guide them to adopt measures, such as relaxation therapy so as to improve their quality of life.

Analysis of related factors on anastomotic leak after total mesorectal excision in middle and lower rectal cancer / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To investigate the reasons and prevention measures of anastomotic leak after total mesorectal excision (TME) in middle and lower rectal cancer.Methods Clinical data of 216 cases of middle and lower rectal cancer patients from March 2005 to March 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.Results All the 216 cases,anastomotic leak occurred in 19 cases,which from March 2005 to February 2009 surgery in 96 cases,13 cases of anastomotic leak,from March 2009 to March 2013 surgery in 120 cases,6 cases of anastomotic leak.Time of the anastomotic leak occurrence was postoperative 4-10 d with an average of 7.3 d.There was no correlation between the occurrence of postoperative anastomotic leak and gender,Dukes stage,histological type and incomplete intestinal obstruction (P ＞ 0.05).However,there was correlation with the age,tumor distance from the anal margin lower end,anemia,hypoproteinemia,diabetes and the stapler hand-sewn anastomosis strengthen (P ＜ 0.05 or ＜ 0.0 1).Sixteen cases were healed by conservative treatment,3 patients with severe anastomotic fistula underwent transverse colostomy surgery to cure.Conclusions Anastomotic leak after TME in middle and lower rectal cancer is caused by a variety of factors,fine operation technique,good agreement,full-effective drainage and anal is the key factor to reduce the occurrence of anastomotic leak.Anemia,hypoproteinemia,diabetes and low anastomotic are the risk factors for the anastomotic leak,most cases of anastomotic leak are able to cured by conservative treatment,and if the conservative treatment fails,then choose the right time to colostomy.

Anatomic characteristics of the Denonvilliers fascias and its application in rectal surgery / 中华消化外科杂志

Denonvilliers fascia locating between the front of the rectum and urogenital organs is an important barrier separating the urogenital organs and the rectum.It has great significance in the clinical treatment of rectal tumors and genitourinary system tumors.However,controversial on the embryological origins and anatomic characteristics of the Denonvilliers fascias still exist.In this article,the embryonic origin,anatomical structure,adjacent structures and clinical applications of the Denonvilliers fascias were introduced.

Recent advances of the safe distance of the distal excision margin for rectal cancer / 国际外科学杂志

Rectal cancer does great harm to human health which is one of the common gastrointestinal malignancies.The most effective treatment to rectal cancer is surgical resection at present.With the increasing demand on the quality of life,we minimize the surgical resection to preserve the anal function of patients while removing the tumor completely depends on the distal excision margin.But how long of the distance is safe? Lots of domestic and foreign scholars have a great controversy without a certain definition.This article reviews the progress on the distal excision margin,aiming to give help to clinical sphincter-preserving surgery.

Resección mesorrectal total y anastomosis coloanal con reservorio colónico en J para el tratamiento de los cánceres de recto medio y bajo / Total mesorectum resection and coloanal anastomosis with J colonic reservoir for treatment of medium and low rectum cancer

INTRODUCCIÓN. La proctosigmoidectomía con resección mesorrectal total, reservorio en J y anastomosis coloanal es útil en los pacientes con cánceres de recto medio y bajo, para evitar la colostomía terminal definitiva. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la factibilidad de dicha técnica quirúrgica, el tratamiento integral multidisciplinario y los resultados obtenidos. MÉTODOS. Se estudiaron 15 pacientes que padecían adenocarcinomas de recto medio y bajo, tratados entre enero de 1996 y diciembre de 2002 en el servicio de Cirugía Esplácnica del Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de La Habana. El tratamiento consistió en una combinación de radioterapia más quimioterapia concurrentes neoadyuvantes, seguidas de cirugía y quimioterapia adyuvante. RESULTADOS. La edad promedio de los pacientes fue de 56 años. El adenocarcinoma fue el tipo histológico diagnosticado en todos los pacientes. La estadificación de los tumores fue la siguiente: T1 y T2, 4 pacientes (27 por ciento, respectivamente); T3, 7 pacientes (46 por ciento). Cuatro pacientes (20 por ciento) se complicaron como consecuencia del tratamiento radiante y 5 (33,3 por ciento), a causa del tratamiento quirúrgico. La mortalidad quirúrgica fue de 1 paciente (6,6 por ciento) y 11 pacientes (73,3 por ciento) sobrevivieron más de 5 años. Ningún paciente presentó recidiva tumoral pélvica ni de la anastomosis coloanal. Se logró buena continencia esfinteriana. CONCLUSIONES. La resección mesorrectal total y anastomosis coloanal con reservorio colónico en J evita la colostomía terminal definitiva, cura a un alto porcentaje de pacientes con cánceres de recto medio y bajo, no transgrede los principios de la cirugía oncológica, es bien aceptada por los pacientes y es factible en nuestro medio(AU)

INTRODUCTION: Proctosigmoidectomy with total mesorectum resection, reservoir in J and colorectal is useful in patients with low and middle rectum cancer, to avoid the definite terminal colostomy. The aim of present paper was to analyze the feasibility of such surgical technique, the multidisciplinary integral treatment and the results obtained. METHODS: Fifteen patients were studied suffering of low and middle adenocarcinoma treated between January, 1996 and December, 2002 in Splanchnic Surgery Service of National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of La Habana City. Treatment included a combination of radiotherapy plus neocoadjuvant concurrent chemotherapy, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and surgery. RESULTS: Mean age of patients was of 56 years. The adenocarcinoma was the histological type diagnosed in all patients. Tumor staging the following: T1 and T2, in four patients (27 percent, respectively); T3 in seven patients (46 percent). Four patients (20 percent) had complications due to radiation treatment and five (33,3 percent), by surgical treatment. Surgical mortality occurred in one patient (6,6 percent) and eleven patients (73,3 percent) survived over 5 years. Neither patient had pelvic tumor relapse or by colorectal anastomosis. There was good sphincter continence. CONCLUSIONS: Total mesorectum resection and colorectal anastomosis with a colonic reservoir in J prevent the definite terminal colostomy, to cure a high percentage of patients with low and middle rectum cancer without respecting the oncology surgery principles, is well accepted by patients and it is feasible in our practice(AU)

Preoperative Assessment of Mesorectal Fascial Involvement in Patients with Rectal Cancer: The Diagnostic Value of MDCT for Measuring the Mesorectal Fascial Thickness

PURPOSE: To assess the diagnostic value of the use of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) in evaluating mesorectal fascial (MRF) involvement in patients with T3 stage rectal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From September 2005 to June 2006, we enrolled 21 patients with T3 stage rectal cancer. In addition, 21 healthy patients were enrolled in a control group. Two radiologists measured the mean MRF thickness independently. We considered positive MRF involvement when the MRF thickness exceeded 4 mm, and then we measured the MRF thickness of patients with T3 rectal cancer. We analyzed interobserver agreement for the measured MRF thickness of the control group and assessed the diagnostic value of 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm as references in predicting MRF involvement. RESULTS: The mean MRF thickness of the control group was 3.24+/-0.50 mm (radiologist 1) and 3.04+/-0.51 mm (radiologist 2). Using 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm as a reference thickness in predicting MRF involvement, sensitivity was 100%, 100% and 28.57%, specificity was 71.43%, 85.71% and 92.86%, the false negative rate (FNR) was 0%, 0% and 71.43%, the false positive rate (FPR) was 28.57%, 14.29% and 7.14%, the negative predictive value (NPV) was 100%, 100% and 72.2%, the positive predictive value (PPV) was 63.64%, 77.78% and 66.7%, and the accuracy was 80.95%, 90.48% and 71.43%. CONCLUSION: Preoperative assessment of the MRF thickness on MDCT is beneficial in predicting MRF involvement in patients with advanced rectal cancer and a value of 5 mm as a reference MRF thickness was established.

Anatomic Basis of Sharp Pelvic Dissection for Curative Resection of Rectal Cancer

The optimal goals in the surgical treatment of rectal cancer are curative resection, anal sphincter preservation, and preservation of sexual and voiding functions. The quality of complete resection of rectal cancer and the surrounding mesorectum can determine the prognosis of patients and their quality of life. With the emergence of total mesorectal excision in the field of rectal cancer surgery, anatomical sharp pelvic dissection has been emphasized to achieve these therapeutic goals. In the past, the rates of local recurrence and sexual/ voiding dysfunction have been high. However, with sharp pelvic dissection based on the pelvic anatomy, local recurrence has decreased to less than 10%, and the preservation rate of sexual and voiding function is high. Improved surgical techniques have created much interest in the surgical anatomy related to curative rectal cancer surgery, with particular focus on the fascial planes and nerve plexuses and their relationship to the surgical planes of dissection. A complete understanding of rectum anatomy and the adjacent pelvic organs are essential for colorectal surgeons who want optimal oncologic outcomes and safety in the surgical treatment of rectal cancer.

Detection of Spreading Scope of Rectal Cancer to Mesorectum with RT-PCR and Its Clinical Significance / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To detect the spreading scope of rectal cancer to mesorectum by RT PCR using carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) mRNA as a marker and to investigate the excision scope of mesorectum in resection of rectal cancer. Methods Forty specimens from 40 rectal cancer patients who underwent curative operation was employed to detect the metastatic deposits scattered in the mesorectum by RT PCR using CEA as a marker. Results Nine of 40 (22.5%) specimens contained metastatic deposits scattered in the mesorectum. The metastasis was just within the range of 4cm mesorectum under the verge of tumor. The tumor spreading to mesorectum is correlated with Dukes stages,the infiltrated depth of bowel wall, tumor differentiation and tumor type( P 0.05). Conclusion The excision of mesorectum should be within the range of 5cm under the verge of tumor in surgical management of rectal cancer.

Clinical Significance in Anatomy of Mesoretal Tail During Radical Operation for Rectal Cancer / 中国普外基础与临床杂志

Objective To investigate the anatomical mark of attachment edge in mesorectal tail and the effect of its morphologic distribution in performing total mesorectal excision (TME). Methods The gross specimens of 220 consecutive patients with the middle lower rectal cancer were collected by a group of surgeons.Patients were divided into two groups.①Group in saving sphincter. Ⅰa group, low anterior resection (LAR): 81 patients with lesions between 5 and 6 cm from the anal verge underwent LAR ; Ⅰb group, anterior resection (AR): 68 patients with lesions between 7 and 8 cm from the anal verge underwent AR.②Group in resecting sphincter. Abdominoperineal resection (APR): 71 patients with lesions between anal verge and 5 cm from the anal verge underwent APR. Results ①The circular edge of mesorectal tail is attached on rectal wall of 1 cm above anal hiatus of levators,which level parallels the lower margin of lower rectal cancer.In order to reset distal rectal wall of 2 and 3 cm,undergoing LAR must avoid injuring rectal wall when dissecting muscular vessel of rectum continue along the levators fascia to the anal hiatus.②The attachment morphology of mesorectal tail is a circular flake and not circular linear in shape. There are a little of fat tissue between posterior rectal wall and mesorectal tail,the length of its longitudinal attachment is (1.269?0.171) cm (81 cases in LAR group and 71 cases in APR gourp).Because the distal resective margin of rectum undergoing AR just locate in area of flake attachment of mesorectum, removing mesorectum around rectal wall must avoid injuring the rectal wall. Conclusion The mesorectal tail is a circular flake and attaches on rectal wall of 1.0 cm above anal hiatus of levatorani.Undergoing LAR or AR must avoid to injure rectal wall,which may result in leakage of anastomosis when removing mesorectal tissuce around distal rectal wall.

MR Study on the Mesorectum and Mesorectal Fascia / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To study MR imaging manifestations of the mesorectum and mesorectal fascia. Methods 100 cases were divided into five groups according to the age. All MR images were retrospectively observed and analyzed by two radiologists.The observing contents included: ①exhibition of the mesorectal fascia, ②the signal intensity of the mesorectum and the pelvic fat and ③the thickness ratio of the mesorectum and the subcutaneous fat in different ages. All data were dealed with SPSS 10.0 software. Results The showing rate of the anterior, posterior, left and right mesorectal fascia respectively were 77, 100, 91 and 93 by MR imaging. The signal intensity of the mesorectum(550.8843) was significantly higher than that(469.8693) of pelvic fat in all five groups(P﹤0.05) and the signal difference between the mesorectum and the pelvic fat could be detected by naked eye. The thickness of the mesorectum and the subcutaneous fat had no association with ages.Conclusion MRI can display the mesorectum and mesorectal fascia clearly. The signal intensity of the mesorectum is significantly higher than that of pelvic fat in five groups. The thickness of the mesorectum and the subcutaneous fat have no association with ages.

Lymph Node Metastases and Tumor Deposits in the Mesorectum Distal to Rectal Cancer: A Need of Total Mesorectal Excision

PURPOSE: Total mesorectal excision has been advocated as the effective operation for patients with rectal cancer to reduce the local recurrence rate after curative resection. Its rationale is to remove possible tumor foci at the mesorectum distal to the level of the rectal cancer. This study was undertaken to clarify the rationale for total mesorectal excision. METHODS: Total mesorectal excision was performed in 72 patients with rectal cancer who admitted in Severance Hospital between December, 1996 and December, 1997. The obtained mesorectums were classified to M0 (from the proximal margin to the distal margin of the tumor), M1 (from the distal margin to 2 cm below the distal margin), M2 (from 2 cm to 5 cm below the distal margin), and microscopic examination was done. RESULTS: The nodal metastases were detected in 7 cases and tumor deposits in 4 cases. Especially in M2 with Dukes' C2, the rate of nodal metastases was 3.6 percent and the rate of tumor deposits was 7.1 percent. The nodal metastases and tumor deposits in the distal mesorectum have no correlation with gross finding, size, location and differentiation of the tumor. CONCLUSIONS: En bloc excision of all mesorectal tissue down to at least 5 cm below the lower margin of the tumor is required for patients with advanced rectal cancer to remove possible metastatic lymph nodes and tumor deposits in the distal mesorectum.

Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Study for the Characteristics of Lymph Node Metastasis of Mesorectum and Extra-Mesorectum

It is very important to tallow that pelvic lymphadenectomy associated with proctectomy must be based on the principle of oncologic surgery and encompass all predictable pathways of extension of rectal cancer for curative surgical resection. We investigated the characteristis of lymph node metastasis in patients with rectal cancer prospectively. 108 consecutive patients with rectal cancer underwent curative surgical resection were enrolled in this study. Rectal cancers were divided into two groups, upper and mid-lower. Upper rectal cancer was defined as the tumor above the peritoneal reflexion. Lymph nodes were stratified as mesorectum, distal mesorectum (defined as distal part more than 2 cm from the lower margin of the tumor), intemal iliac, common iliac, presacral, superior rectal artery, inferior mesenteric artery, paraaortic lymph node. Average number of sampled nodes in these groups 18.5+/-10.7, 3.6+/-3, 2.3+/-3, 1.8+/-1.3, 4 +/-4.1, 1.6+/-2, 3.1+/-3.2, 5.4+/-4.7 respectively. 60 of all patients showed positive lymph node. The over all percentages of patients with positive lymph node was 53% in mesorectum, 12% in distal mesorectum, 8% in intemal iliac, 4.5% in common iliac, 4.5% in presacral, 10% in superior rectal artery, 6.5% in inferior mesenteric artery, 4% in paraaortic lymph node. The over all percentages of patients with positive lymph nodes in each group were 60% (27/45), 9% (4/45), 6.5% (3/45),2% (1/45), 2% (1/45), 13% (6/45), 11% (5/45), 1% (1/45) respectively in upper rectal cancer, 49% (31/63), 14% (9/63), 9.5% (6/63), 6% (4/63), 6% (4/63), 8% (5/63),3% (2/63),5% (3/63) respectively in mid-lower rectal cancer. There were skip metastasis in 3 patients with upper rectal cancer, 2 patients with mid-lower rectal cancer. Age, depth of invasion, tumor size, tumor differentiation among clinicopathologic factors were predictive factors of lymph node metastasis to mesorectum. Risk factors of metastasis to extra-mesorectal lymph node were younger age (5.0 cm), involved circimferential (>50%), and positive CA 19-9 (>37 U/ml). These results suggest that more careful upward lymphadenectomy must be carried out especially in upper rectal cancer and also careful lateral dissection in selected patients and more generous excision of distal mesorectum especially in mid-lower rectal cancer is needed for curative resection according to clinicopathologic factors.

The role of regional perfusion and systemic chemotherapy with total mesorectum excision in treatment of rectal cancer / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the role of regional chemotherapy via internal iliac artery pump,systemic chemotherapy and total mesorectum excision(TME) in the treatment of rectal cancer.Methods A total of 193 patients with rectal carcinoma divided into 2 groups: The observation group,included 98 cases who underwent TME,regional chemotherapy through internal iliac artery pump and systemic chemotherapy.The other 95 cases,as control group,were treated with systemic chemotherapy after TME.The local recurrence rate,metastasis rate and survival rate were compared between the two groups.Results The local recurrence rate and metastasis rate of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group.The local recurrence rate at 1-,3-and 5-year was significantly lower in the observation group[0,2.5%(2/81) and 3.8%(3/79) respectivvely]than that in the control group [1.1%(1/95),11.4%(9/79) and 16.2%(11/68) respectively](P

Clinicopathological study on lymph node metastases in the mesorectum of rectal cancer / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To investigate the patterns of mesorectum lymph node (LN) metastases of rectal cancer. Methods Rectal cancer specimens obtained by total mesorectum excision were treated with lymph node revealing solution to retrieve all the nodes, and examined by routine pathology and immunohistochemical staining. Results A total of 443 LN in 26 specimens were harvested, with 128 nodes(28 9%)in 23 cases (88 5%) found positive. Positive nodes with the size less than 5 mm accounted for 59%. Among the 23 metastatic cases, there were 14 cases with tumors locating in the posterior wall, 69 out of 71 positive nodes were found along the superior rectal artery. In the other 9 cases, tumors were found in the lateral wall, 29 out of 57 positive nodes were found around ipsilateral branches of superior rectal artery,7 were around the contralateral branches, 4 were around the ipsilateral branches of middle rectal artery. Conclusions Most positive LN were less than 0 5 cm in diameter. LN metastasis of rectal cancer have close relationship with tumor location. Tumors in the posterior wall tend to spread upward along the superior rectal artery, while tumors in the lateral wall may have upward and lateral LN metastases simultaneously, with most metastatic LN found ipsilaterally.

Nodal metastasis in the distal mesorectum: need for total mesorectal excision of rectal cancer

Locoregional failure of rectal cancer is a troublesome problem and a major cause of morbidity and mortality following curative surgery. The mesorectum has been regarded as an important site in local failure after surgery of rectal cancer. Total mesorectal excision (TME) has been raised by some colorectal surgeons to prevent early local recurrence. This study was performed to ascertain the incidence of metastatic lymph nodes in the distal mesorectum (DMR) of the colorectal cancer patient. We also examined the clinicopathologic risk factors of distal mesorectal metastasis. Eight of 53 patients had positive metastatic lymph nodes in DMR. Twenty-seven patients were Dukes B and 26 patients were Dukes C stage. Out of 26 Dukes C patients, 8 patients (30.8%) had metastatic lymph nodes in the DMR. However, there was no significant difference in risk factors between DMR positive and DMR negative patients with Dukes C stage. In conclusion, the incidence of metastatic lymph nodes in DMR was about 30.8%, therefore the mesorectum especially the DMR should be removed completely by total mesorectal excision to eradicate the metastatic lymph nodes which may cause local recurrence.