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Erschienen in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease 4/2013

01.04.2013 | Original Article

Results of extralevator abdominoperineal resection for low rectal cancer including quality of life and long-term wound complications

verfasst von: Thilo Welsch, Vyron Mategakis, Pietro Contin, Yakup Kulu, Markus W. Büchler, Alexis Ulrich

Erschienen in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Abstract

Purpose

Extralevator abdominoperineal resection (APR) for low rectal cancer has been adopted by centers to improve oncological outcome. The present study aimed to investigate oncological results, wound complications, and quality of life (QoL).

Methods

Patients who underwent extralevator APR for rectal cancer between 2007 and 2011 were identified retrospectively. QoL status was assessed using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-CR30 and CR29 questionnaires.

Results

Thirty laparoscopic (n = 7) or open (n = 23) extralevator APRs were performed in 17 male and 13 female patients. The mortality was zero; circumferential margin involvement occurred in two cases (6.7 %); and there was no bowel perforation. No local recurrence was noted after a median follow-up of 28.3 months; however, six patients died, and eight developed distant metastases. Perineal wound complications were found in 46.6 % of patients, and all were managed conservatively. Fifty percent of the patients reported persistent perineal pain at the follow-up exam. QoL was assessed 7 to 46 months after surgery, and the global health status (70.6) was comparable to the EORTC reference group and published conventional APR series. The QLQ-CR29 module revealed high mean symptom scores for urinary frequency (48.1), incontinence (30.5), and impotence (79.1).

Conclusions

Extralevator APR can control local recurrence but not distant metastases of low rectal cancer. The extended perineal resection appears not to decrease general QoL, but it results in a high rate of perineal wound complications. Genitourinary functions are often impaired, even in the long term, and further improvements to the technique must seek to reduce genitourinary harm.
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Metadaten
Titel
Results of extralevator abdominoperineal resection for low rectal cancer including quality of life and long-term wound complications
verfasst von
Thilo Welsch
Vyron Mategakis
Pietro Contin
Yakup Kulu
Markus W. Büchler
Alexis Ulrich
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Journal of Colorectal Disease / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0179-1958
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1262
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-012-1611-7

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