Functional outcomes and quality of life after intersphincteric resection with transverse coloplasty pouch anastomosis for ultralow rectal cancer: a prospective cohort study.
Y Jia, B Zhang, Y Zhao, G Zhuo, X Song, J Xiang, J Ding
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Abstract
Background: Functional outcomes and quality of life (QoL) of transverse coloplasty pouch (TCP) in intersphincteric resection (ISR) for ultralow rectal cancer remain poorly understood.
Methods: A prospective analysis was conducted on patients who received ISR treatment from January 2020 to May 2022. Patients were divided into TCP and straight coloanal anastomosis (SCAA) groups. Comparisons were made for low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score, Wexner incontinence score (WIS), Kirwan's incontinence score, visual analog scale (VAS), and fecal incontinence quality of life (FIQL) questionnaire at 3, 6, and 12 months post ileostomy closure. Additionally, anorectal manometry outcomes were compared pre ileostomy closure.
Results: A total of 75 patients were included, with 25 in the TCP group and 50 in the SCAA group. At 3, 6, 12 months post ileostomy closure, the TCP group showed significantly lower LARS (31, 30, 28; p = 0.033, 0.044, 0.019, respectively), WIS (11.04, 9.92, 7.32; p = 0.025, 0.043, 0.007, respectively), and Kirwan's incontinence scores (p = 0.044, 0.033, 0.022). Additionally, the TCP group showed higher VAS (5, 6, 7; p = 0.004, 0.006, 0.005, respectively) and FIQL summary scores (2.67, 2.79, 2.86; p = 0.001, 0.002, 0.004, respectively). Prior to ileostomy closure, the rectal first sensation and maximum tolerance volumes were significantly higher in the TCP group compared to the SCAA group (22 ml vs. 20 ml, 51.56 ml vs. 34.52 ml; p = 0.019, 0.038, respectively). There were no significant differences in postoperative complications or recurrence rates between the groups.
Conclusions: TCP is a safe technique, which may improve bowel function and QoL in ISR patients with low rectal cancer within 1 year.
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Techniques in Coloproctology is an international journal fully devoted to diagnostic and operative procedures carried out in the management of colorectal diseases. Imaging, clinical physiology, laparoscopy, open abdominal surgery and proctoperineology are the main topics covered by the journal. Reviews, original articles, technical notes and short communications with many detailed illustrations render this publication indispensable for coloproctologists and related specialists. Both surgeons and gastroenterologists are represented on the distinguished Editorial Board, together with pathologists, radiologists and basic scientists from all over the world. The journal is strongly recommended to those who wish to be updated on recent developments in the field, and improve the standards of their work.
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