Permanent stoma rate and long-term stoma complications in laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and transanal total mesorectal excisions: a retrospective cohort study.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The surgical resection of rectal carcinoma is associated with a high risk of permanent stoma rate. Primary anastomosis rate is suggested to be higher in robot-assisted and transanal total mesorectal excision, but permanent stoma rate is unknown.

Authors

  • T A Burghgraef
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • R T J Geitenbeek
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
  • M Broekman
    Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ, Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • J C Hol
    Department of Surgery, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, The Netherlands.
  • R Hompes
    Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • E C J Consten
    Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.