Comparative evaluation of direct results of low anterior rectal resection with total mesorectumectomy using laparoscopic and laparotomic methods

Purpose of research. Evaluation of direct results of surgical treatment of patients with cancer localization in the middle and lower ampullary rectum using laparoscopic and open methods. Materials and methods: a retrospective analysis was performed on 221 patients who underwent anterior and low anterior rectal resection. Results. Independent risk factors for failure of low colorectal anastomosis were determined. Laparoscopic treatment of rectal cancer with total mesorectumectomy does not lead to an increase in the number of intra—and postoperative complications. Laparoscopic mesorectumectomy is a priority method in comparison with the open method of operation.