Analysis of 42 cases of total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of the radial rectectomy with total mesorectal excision ih rectal cancer patients. Methods 42 cases with rectal cancer received total mesorectal excision were analyzed retrospectively. Results All 42 cases were performed with radial excision successfully,36 cases by stapling device. 3 cases of leak of anastomosis was happened after operation, one case treated with ostomy, the other two cases through drainage and better nutrition were cured. Assistant chemotherapy and radiotherapy were given to the patients. All patientswere followed up for 6 ～ 36 months, 2 cases with local tumor recurrence, liver metastasis 1 case.Conclusion The mesorectectomy excision could prevent the local recurrence after the operation of rectal carcinoma.It was effective to improve the patients'life quality. Key words: Rectal neoplasms;  Colorectal surgery