A new technique for robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for advanced low rectal cancer with emphasis on en bloc resection and inferior vesical vessel preservation.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: May 16, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) dissection is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of advanced low rectal cancer patients. However, the surgery has several disadvantages, including its technical complexity and high risk of urinary dysfunction. Herein, we report a new technique for robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for advanced low rectal cancer with emphasis on en bloc resection and inferior vesical vessel preservation.

Authors

  • Tetsuo Ishizaki
  • Junichi Mazaki
  • Masanobu Enomoto
  • Ryutaro Udo
    Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Tomoya Tago
    Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Kenta Kasahara
    Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Hiroshi Kuwabara
    Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan. hiroshi.kuwabara.bob@gmail.com.
  • Kenji Katsumata
  • Yuichi Nagakawa

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