Modified Laparoscopic Dixon Surgery: Report of 26 Cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the safety and therapeutic effect of modified laparoscopic Dixon surgery for mid-low rectal carcinoma. Methods From September 2004 to April 2007,26 patients with mid-low rectal carcinoma were selected to receive modified laparoscopic Dixon surgery.Through the anus,the rectum was pulled out,the tumor was removed,and then colon-rectum anastomosis was performed.Results All the operation was completed successfully.The average operation time was(166.3 ? 48.1) min,and the mean blood loss was(235.4 ? 124.7) ml.No patient had urethral injury,dysuria,anastomotic leakage,or other complications after the operation.The patients expelled gas(2.9?0.7) days after the operation.Their mean hospital stay was(8.8?1.4) days.During a follow-up of 15.7 months(6 to 27 months),3 patients had local recurrence,5 patients showed increased frequency of stool,and 18 had satisfied anal function.Conclusion The short-term results indicate that the modified laparoscopic Dixon surgery is safe and effective for mid-low rectal carcinoma,and is associated with minimal invasion.