Annals of Coloproctology

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Cranial-first approach for laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy: Kyong-Min Kang, Heung-Kwon Oh, Hong-Min Ahn, Tae-Gyun Lee, Hye-Rim Shin, Mi-Jeong Choi, Duck-Woo Kim, Sung-Bum Kang; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(3):282-284. Published online June 19, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00661.0094

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: Complete mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation with D3 lymphadenectomy are important surgical principles for improving oncological outcomes in colon cancer. The cranial-first approach is a colonic mobilization–first approach to radical right hemicolectomy, which has several advantages, including early feasibility assessment, safe dissection from surrounding organs, preestablished inferior margin of lymph node dissection, and revelation of the tangible anatomy of the tributaries of the gastrocolic trunk. This video demonstrates the cranial-first approach to radical right hemicolectomy in a 66-year-old man with locally advanced cecal cancer.

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Robotic total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis: Jonathan Yu Jin Chua, Nan Zun Teo, James Chi-Yong Ngu; Ann Coloproctol. 2024;40(2):186-187. Published online April 22, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2024.00066.0009

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: The benefits of minimally invasive approaches in colorectal surgery have been well demonstrated. However, some hesitancy remains with regards to the utilization of the robotic platform for total colectomies, mostly due to the perceived need for multiple re-dockings in multiquadrant surgery. This video aims to demonstrate how the robotic platform can be efficiently utilized in multiquadrant surgery without the need for multiple re-dockings, as well as some tips on how to overcome the potential challenges that may be encountered during this procedure.

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) for anterior resection: Toan Duc Pham, Tomas Larach, Bushra Othman, Amrish Rajkomar, Alexander G. Heriot, Satish K. Warrier, Philip Smart; Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(6):526-530. Published online December 19, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00458.0065

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Minimally invasive colorectal surgery is currently well-accepted, with open techniques being reserved for very difficult cases. Laparoscopic colectomy has been proven to have lower mortality, complication, and ostomy rates; a shorter median length of stay; and lower overall costs when compared to its open counterpart. This trend is seen in both benign and malignant indications. Natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) in colorectal surgery was first described in the early 1990s. Three recent meta-analyses comparing transabdominal extraction against NOSES concluded that NOSES was superior in terms of overall postoperative complications, recovery of gastrointestinal function, postoperative pain, aesthetics, and hospital stay. However, NOSES was associated with a longer operative time. Herein, we present our technique of robotic NOSES anterior resection using the da Vinci Xi platform in diverticular disease and sigmoid colon cancers.

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Tips and tricks for robotic lateral pelvic node dissection: James Chi-Yong Ngu, Nan-Zun Teo; Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(6):531-531. Published online December 26, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00766.0109

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: Lateral pelvic node dissection can be challenging. In addition to detailed anatomical knowledge of the pelvic side wall, surgeons also need to be proficient in performing fine dissection within the confines of this limited operative field. While the incorporation of robotics can facilitate the safe completion of this technically demanding procedure, this is nonetheless dependent on the way the robotic system is used. This video aims to demonstrate several tips and tricks for performing robotic lateral pelvic node dissection.

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Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with aortocaval lymphadenectomy, and pelvic peritoneum partial resection for ascending colon cancer: Hannah Kim, An Na Seo, Soo Yeun Park; Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(3):283-286. Published online February 9, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00780.0111

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The aim of this video is to present the procedural details of laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with aortocaval (infrarenal aortic bifurcation) lymphadenectomy, partial resection of the pelvic peritoneum (peritoneal carcinomatosis index, 3), and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in a patient who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy for stage IVc colorectal cancer. The total operation time was 290 minutes, and the patient was discharged on a postoperative day 13 without any complications. No postoperative complications occurred until postoperative day 60. The pathological stage of the tumor was determined to be T3N2bM1c. The pelvic peritoneal nodule was pathologically confirmed as a metastatic lesion. Among the 12 harvested aortocaval lymph nodes, 6 were metastatic lymph nodes. The minimally invasive approach was safe and feasible in this highly selected patient with colon cancer, aortocaval lymph nodes, and peritoneal metastases.

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Clinical Effectiveness of Fluorescence Lymph Node Mapping Using ICG for Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: A Prospective Case–Control Study
Gyung Mo Son, Mi Sook Yun, In Young Lee, Sun Bin Im, Kyung Hee Kim, Su Bum Park, Tae Un Kim, Dong-Hoon Shin, Armaan M. Nazir, Gi Won Ha
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Benign GI diease,Surgical technique

Double-layered hand-sewn anastomosis: a valuable resource for the colorectal surgeon: Cristopher Varela, Manar Nassr, Azharuddin Razak, Nam Kyu Kim; Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):271-275. Published online March 17, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2021.00990.0141

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Hand-sewn anastomosis is an essential and fundamental skill for surgeons dealing with any gastrointestinal anastomosis. Despite the advances in minimally invasive surgery and stapling devices, there are still complex surgical circumstances when the surgeon’s surgical know-how are necessary. Therefore, a safe hand-sewn technique for bowel anastomosis is required to establish a tension-free, well-perfused, and sealed anastomosis that allows gastrointestinal continuity with no unexpected complications. We describe a step-by-step procedure for hand-sewn double-layered anastomosis that reflects these principles and is practical for small and large bowel anastomosis.

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Malignant disease, Rectal cancer,Minimally invasive surgery,Surgical technique

Standardized Step-by-step Technique Using Surgical Landmarks in Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection: Jung Hoon Bae, Wooree Koh, Hyun Ho Kim, Yoon Suk Lee; Ann Coloproctol. 2021;37(1):58-60. Published online September 18, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2020.08.05

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We aimed to show that a standardized step-by-step robotic approach using surgical landmarks could make lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND) less complicated. We performed robot-assisted LPND consisting of 4 steps using surgical landmarks. The first step is a dissection of uretero-hypogastric fascia, which envelopes the ureter and the hypogastric nerve. The second step is a dissection of the medial side of the external iliac vein located at the lateral border of the obturator lymph nodes (LNs) group. The third step is a dissection of the vesico-hypogastric fascia, which is at the medial border of the obturator LNs group. The final step is a dissection of the internal iliac artery until the Alcock’s canal. Indocyanine green was injected just before surgery around the dentate line to identify the lateral pelvic LNs. Standardization using a robotic approach for LPND guided by surgical landmarks allows a safer and more effective surgery.

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Shuichi Morizane, Jun Miki, Masaki Shimbo, Toru Kanno, Noriyoshi Miura, Yuta Yamada, Takeshi Yamasaki, Takashi Saika, Atsushi Takenaka
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Masaki Shimbo, Takehiro Ohyama, Fumiyasu Endo, Kenji Komatsu, Yoko Kyono, Masayuki Sano, Kazutaka Narimoto, Kazunori Hattori
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Jung Hoon Bae, Jumyung Song, Ji Hoon Kim, Bong-Hyeon Kye, In Kyu Lee, Hyeon-Min Cho, Yoon Suk Lee
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Jung Hoon Bae, Jumyung Song, Ri Na Yoo, Ji Hoon Kim, Bong-Hyeon Kye, In Kyu Lee, Hyeon-Min Cho, Yoon Suk Lee
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Benign proctology,Rare disease & stoma

Imaging Diagnosis of Perianal Leiomyoma: A Case Report: Enrique González-Díaz, Blanca García Cengotitabengoa, Ana Belen Dominguez Carbajo, Camino Fernández Fernández, A. Fernández Corona; Ann Coloproctol. 2021;37(Suppl 1):S58-S62. Published online June 9, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2020.10.13.1

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: A leiomyoma is a benign mesenchymal neoplasm that usually develops where smooth muscle is present. In this report, we present the case of a 75-year-old woman who sought medical attention due to pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, and without defecatory symptoms. Both pelvic floor ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination showed a well-defined mass in the ischioanal fossa, eventually diagnosed as a perianal leiomyoma. It is considered a rare entity because of its location involving the anal sphincter and clinical features. We describe the ultrasonographic and MRI findings of this perianal leiomyoma, together with differential diagnoses and immunohistochemical characterization.

Malignant disease, Rectal cancer

Robotic Partial Excision of Levator-Ani Muscle for Locally Advanced Low Rectal Cancer Invading Ipsilateral Pelvic Floor: Seung Yoon Yang, Nam Kyu Kim; Ann Coloproctol. 2020;36(6):415-416. Published online December 31, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2020.06.29

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Tumors at the level of the anorectal junction had required abdominoperineal resection (APR) to achieve an adequate resection margin. However, in the cases of tumor invading ipsilateral levator-ani muscle (LAM), en-bloc resection of the rectum with LAM including tumor would be possible. This video is to show the critical anatomic steps of this procedure. A video was produced from the robotic right partial excision of LAM (PELM) performed in a 57-year-old female patient with rectal cancer at 3 cm from the anal verge, invading the ipsilateral anorectal ring, who had received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The patient discharged at postoperative day 8 without complication. The pathology of the surgical specimen revealed ypT3N1bM0. The secure resection margin from the tumor was achieved. Robotic PELM is the sphincter-preserving technique that can be an alternative treatment option for low rectal cancer invading the ipsilateral LAM, which has been an indication for APR or extralevator APR.

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Reduced-Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Patients With Proximal Transverse Colon Cancer With Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report: Seung-Seop Yeom, Kyung Hwan Kim, Soo Young Lee, Chang Hyun Kim, Hyeong Rok Kim, Young Jin Kim; Ann Coloproctol. 2018;34(6):322-325. Published online December 31, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2018.05.29.1

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Situs inversus is a rare hereditary disorder in which various anomalies have been reported with internal rotation abnormalities. This case involved an 85-year-old woman who had been diagnosed with transverse colon cancer and who underwent reduced-port laparoscopic surgery. All intra-abdominal organs were reversed left to right and right to left. The aberrant midcolic artery was identified during surgery. The total surgery time was 170 minutes, and the patient lost 20 mL of blood. The patient was discharged on the 8th postoperative day without complications.

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Ileostomy volvulus as an underreported problem causing small bowel obstruction in patients living with ostomy: a case report and literature review: Julianna Seo, Ishith Seth, Dilshad Dooreemeah, Chun Hin Angus Lee; Received November 11, 2022 Accepted January 9, 2023 Published online March 2, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00976.0139 [Epub ahead of print]

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: Purpose
Ileostomy volvulus is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. We present an unusual case of ileostomy volvulus without the presence of adhesions. Additionally, a systematic literature review was performed to collate the current literature on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures of ileostomy-related small bowel obstruction.
Methods
PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, and CENTRAL were searched from their inception up to August 2022. This study adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. The primary outcomes included patients’ demographics, imaging modality, indication for initial surgery, type and configuration of stoma, surgical treatment, and recurrence of volvulus. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Murad tool. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient.
Results
Seven studies were included, comprising 967 patients. Stoma outlet obstruction (SOO) was reported in all 159 patients, and 12 had ileostomy volvulus as the cause. A majority of patients had loop ostomies for ileostomy volvulus. No complications or mortality were reported in the included studies, and half of the included studies were deemed to be of good quality.
Conclusion
This case demonstrates the need for high clinical suspicion of SOO in patients with loop ileostomy, and rapid management should be undertaken. Whilst loop ileostomies, increased rectus abdominal muscle thickness, and lower preoperative total glucocorticoid dosage are associated with SOO, large-scale retrospective studies are needed to validate our findings.

Tips and tricks for transluminal specimen extraction and extra-abdominal sigmoid colon resection: Vladimir Balaban, Mikhail Mutyk, Kamil Abumuslimov, Mikhail Klochkov, Ivan Mishchenko, Petr Tsarkov; Received October 2, 2023 Accepted November 27, 2023 Published online July 11, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00689.0098 [Epub ahead of print]

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: The purpose of this video is to demonstrate how to achieve adequate length and blood supply of the proximal colon for a perineal pull-through procedure, without splenic flexure mobilization during natural orifice specimen extraction. Key steps of the procedure include lateral mobilization of the colon, D3 lymph node dissection, preservation of the left colic artery, low ligation of the inferior mesenteric vein, ligation and washout of the distal bowel lumen, extra-abdominally proximal resection of sigmoid colon, purse-string sutures on the distal sigmoid colon, and an air leak test. Transluminal specimen extraction with extra-abdominal resection was found to be a cost-effective procedure with good cosmetic effects. Tension-free anastomosis was achieved by preservation of the left colic artery and low ligation of the inferior mesenteric vein. The purse-string sutures were placed on the proximal and distal bowel to avoid crossing the staples line. Transluminal specimen extraction with extra-abdominal resection required minimal manipulation intra-abdominally in comparison with other natural orifice specimen extraction techniques.

Botulinum injection technique to reduce spasms in refractory anal fissures and after anal fistula or hemorrhoid surgery: Pankaj Garg, Vipul D. Yagnik, Kaushik Bhattacharya; Received October 13, 2023 Accepted January 2, 2024 Published online July 4, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00696.0099

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Abstract: Botulinum toxin injection represents a useful method to relieve spasms in cases of refractory anal fissure and to prevent spasms following perianal surgery. Despite its utility, the medical literature currently lacks video representation illustrating the steps and details of this procedure. We describe a straightforward technique for botulinum toxin injection into the perianal region to relieve anal spasms, based on extensive experience with 455 patients. The approach involves administering injections into 4 quadrants rather than 2 sites, coupled with gentle massage of the anal canal. This procedure was found to be straightforward, easily performed, and highly effective.

Robotic abdominoperineal resection, bilateral robotic groin node dissection and simultaneous perineal gracilis flap reconstruction for locally advanced node-positive anal squamous cell carcinoma: Mohammed Ali, Melanie Holzgang, Vivekanandan Kumar, Dhalia Masud, Sandeep Kapur, Ahmed El-Hadi, Dolly Dowsett, Irshad Shaikh; Received January 2, 2024 Accepted May 1, 2024 Published online September 3, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2023.00801.0114

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Abstract: In this pilot video publication, we demonstrate the feasibility of a combined surgical approach for treating locally advanced anal cancer that is not amenable to chemoradiation therapy, due to prior chemoradiation treatment for prostate cancer. This video publication features the use of the da Vinci X robot, a boomless robotic system. Prior research is notably lacking on multi-quadrant or joint operations employing the da Vinci X system. This video supports the feasibility of combined and complex surgical procedures using the da Vinci X or similar systems, assuming proper understanding and application of these tools.

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