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Potential sexual function improvement by using transanal mesorectal approach for laparoscopic low rectal cancer excision

Authors: Arnaud Pontallier, Quentin Denost, Bart Van Geluwe, Jean-Philippe Adam, Bertrand Celerier, Eric Rullier

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 11/2016

Abstract

Objective

Preliminary results of the transanal approach for low rectal cancer suggest better oncological outcomes than the conventional laparoscopic approach. We currently report the functional results.

Methods

From 2008 to 2012, 100 patients with low rectal cancer and suitable for sphincter-saving resection were randomized between transanal and laparoscopic low rectal dissection. Patients derived from this randomized trial were enrolled for functional assessment. End points were bowel function (LARS bowel and Wexner continence scores) and urogenital function (IPSS, IIEF-5 and FSFI-6 scores) obtained by questionnaires sent to patients with a follow-up more than 12 months.

Results

Overall, 76 patients were eligible and 72 responded to the questionnaire: 38 in the transanal group and 34 in the laparoscopic group. The bowel function did not differ between the transanal and the laparoscopic groups: LARS 36 versus 37 (p = 0.941) and Wexner 9 versus 10 (p = 0.786). The urologic function was also similar between the two groups: IPSS 5.5 versus 3.5 (p = 0.821). Among sexually active patients before surgery, 20 of 28 (71 %) patients in the transanal group and 9 of 23 (39 %) in the laparoscopic group maintained an activity after surgery (p = 0.02). Erectile function was also better in men after transanal compared to laparoscopic low rectal dissection: IIEF 17 versus 7 (p = 0.119).

Conclusion

Transanal approach for low rectal cancer did not change bowel and urologic functions compared to the conventional laparoscopic approach. However, there was a trend to a better erectile function with a significantly higher rate of sexual activity in the transanal group.

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Title: Potential sexual function improvement by using transanal mesorectal approach for laparoscopic low rectal cancer excision
Authors: Arnaud Pontallier
Quentin Denost
Bart Van Geluwe
Jean-Philippe Adam
Bertrand Celerier
Eric Rullier
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-4833-x

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Potential sexual function improvement by using transanal mesorectal approach for laparoscopic low rectal cancer excision

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Methods

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