Proctectomy
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Proctectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the rectum, often performed by specialists in colorectal surgery. This operation is typically considered for various medical conditions, including rectal cancer, severe inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, and certain cases of diverticulitis. In some instances, it may also be indicated for rectal prolapse or other anatomical abnormalities that cause significant symptoms or complications. The decision to undergo proctectomy usually follows a thorough evaluation of the patient’s condition and overall health.
The procedure can be performed using different techniques, including open surgery or minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopic surgery. During the operation, the surgeon removes the rectum and may create a new pathway for waste elimination, often through a colostomy or ileostomy, depending on the extent of the surgery. Patients can expect to stay in the hospital for a few days post-surgery, during which they will be monitored for recovery. Pain management and dietary adjustments are also typically part of the postoperative care plan.
While proctectomy can lead to significant improvements in quality of life and symptom relief, it is not without risks. Common potential complications include infection, bleeding, and issues related to bowel function, such as changes in stool consistency or urgency. Additionally, the creation of a stoma may require lifestyle adjustments for the patient. Understanding both the benefits and risks is crucial for patients considering this surgery, as it can greatly impact their long-term health and daily life.
Benefits of Transanal Tube Use in Rectal Cancer Surgery Recovery
This research paper discusses the use of transanal tubes in preventing leaks after a specific type of rectal cancer surgery. The researchers looked at a range of studies and analysed the data using a ...Choosing the Best Surgery for Proctectomy: Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic
This research paper aims to provide guidance for surgeons when choosing the best approach for a patient's surgery, taking into account the patient's specific circumstances and the nature of their dise...Close Rectal Dissection: a Safer Approach for Rectal Surgery
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure called "total mesorectal excision" (TME), which is the main method for treating rectal cancer. This procedure is usually clean, but it can potentiall...Colovac Device: a New Approach to Proctectomy Recovery and Safety
This study is about a device called the Colovac device (CD) that could potentially help patients who are undergoing a specific type of surgery for rectal cancer. Currently, a common protection method ...Comparing Proctectomy Techniques: Tca Vs. Caa for Rectal Surgery
This research paper compares two surgical techniques used in the treatment of lower rectal diseases, particularly rectal cancer and Chagas disease-related megacolon. The two techniques are called Colo...Comparing Surgical Methods for Rectal Cancer: Open, Laparoscopic
This research study examined the effectiveness of different surgical methods used for rectal cancer. The three methods studied were open surgery, laparoscopy (a less invasive surgery using small incis...Comparing Surgical Methods for Rectal Cancer: Proctectomy Options
This research paper compares different surgical methods for the removal of rectal cancer. The four methods under comparison are open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and transanal surge...Comparing Survival Rates: Open vs Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery
This research paper is about a study comparing two types of rectal cancer surgery - open surgery and laparoscopic surgery (where a small camera and instruments are used). The study looked at how well ...Comparing Transanal and Transabdominal Proctectomy for Ulcerative
This research paper is about a study conducted on patients with severe Ulcerative Colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The study focuses on two types of surgical procedures used to treat thi...Effective Solutions for Complications After Proctectomy in Crohn's
This research paper investigates the potential solutions to common complications after surgery for Crohn's disease. These complications include wound issues and fluid collections or abscesses in the p...Endoscopic Treatments for Anastomotic Leakage After Proctectomy
This research paper is reviewing different methods for treating a severe complication called anastomotic leakage (AL) that can occur after a surgical procedure for rectal cancer. AL is when the connec...Exploring Minimally Invasive Surgeries for Rectal Cancer Treatment
This research paper is a review of the role of minimally invasive surgery in treating rectal cancer. The paper discusses different types of surgery, including laparoscopic surgery and robot-assisted s...Exploring Patient and Surgeon Perspectives on Early Ileostomy Closure
The study looks at the early closure (within two weeks) of an ileostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) which is a somewhat new process. Previous studies have shown that this method is safe, possibl...Ghost Ileostomy Vs. Conventional Loop Ileostomy for Rectal Cancer
This study aimed to determine if a surgical procedure called 'ghost ileostomy' is a safe alternative to the standard procedure of 'conventional loop ileostomy' for patients who are having a specific t...Guidelines for Safe Use of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (tatme)
The research paper is about a surgical procedure for rectal cancer called transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME). This method has gained popularity among surgeons as it has potential advantages i...Healing After Proctectomy: Insights for Crohn's Disease Patients
This research paper is a detailed study on the healing of perineal wounds (wounds near the anus) after a proctectomy (surgery to remove all or part of the rectum) in patients with Crohn's disease, a c...How Surgery Length Impacts Recovery After Rectum Removal Procedures
This research paper compared two methods of proctectomy or removal of part or all of the rectum: the traditional open surgery and the minimally invasive procedure. It looked into how the length of the...Impact of Assistant Surgeon Experience on Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes
The researchers in this study were looking at how the level of training of an assistant surgeon affects the outcomes of a specific type of surgery called robotic-assisted proctectomy (RAP), which is a...Impact of Malnutrition and Obesity on Proctectomy Outcomes for Rectal
This study explores the relationship between visceral obesity (fat stored deep in the abdomen) and malnutrition in patients with rectal cancer. The researchers divided 624 patients into four groups ba...Impact of Surgeon Type on Proctectomy Outcomes for Patients
This research paper investigates how the type of surgeon impacts the outcomes of three types of surgeries: elective colectomy, urgent colectomy, and elective proctectomy. These are surgeries that remo...Improving Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Proctectomy Insights
This research paper discusses a study conducted to improve the efficiency of robot-assisted surgery for rectal cancer, specifically abdominoperineal resection (APR). This type of surgery often takes a...Improving Training for Perineal Proctectomy: Key Metrics for Surgeons
This research paper is about improving training for a complex surgery called perineal proctectomy. Right now, there are no virtual reality (VR) simulators for learning this procedure, so the researche...Improving Urinary Function After Proctectomy: a Helpful Technique
This study looked at how a technique called intermittent catheter clamping, combined with active urination training, might help patients recover normal urinary function after a specific type of bowel ...Improving Urogenital Function After Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer
This research paper is about a type of surgery for advanced low rectal cancer called extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE). The surgery can potentially improve outcomes for cancer patients, b...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Proctectomy: Impact on Rectal Cancer Survival
This research paper investigates whether the type of surgery for rectal cancer affects the chance of survival if complications occur. Two types of surgery were compared - traditional "open" surgery an...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Surgery for Rectal Cancer: What Patients Need
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of surgery for rectal cancer - open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery is when a large cut is made in the body, while laparosco...Laparoscopic Vs. Robotic Proctectomy: Which Is Right for You?
This study compared the outcomes of two different types of minimally invasive surgery for rectal conditions: laparoscopic proctectomy (a procedure performed using a small camera and instruments insert...Laparoscopic Vs. Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Key Outcomes
This research paper is about a study comparing two surgical techniques used in the treatment of rectal cancer: laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). The study found that RAS, the more recent...Less Invasive Proctectomy for Ulcerative Colitis: a Promising Option
This research paper is about a less invasive surgical procedure for treating ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. The procedure is performed throug...Local Excision Vs. Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: What Patients Need
This study aimed to compare two different treatments for locally advanced non-metastatic rectal cancer. One treatment option is local excision (LE), which is a less invasive surgery that removes only ...Longer Surgery Time: Comparing Outcomes in Open and Minimally Invasive
This research paper compared two methods of proctectomy or removal of part or all of the rectum: the traditional open surgery and the minimally invasive procedure. It looked into how the length of the...Managing Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Proctectomy: Options
This research paper investigates the best ways to manage a condition called low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). This condition can occur after surgery for rectal cancer and can lead to very uncomf...Mental Health Challenges After Restorative Proctectomy for Rectal
This research paper is about the mental health of patients who had surgery (called restorative proctectomy) for rectal cancer. The study included adult patients who had this surgery between 1998 and 2...Minimally Invasive Proctectomy for Advanced Colon Cancer: Benefits
This research paper examined whether minimally invasive surgery (MIP) for advanced colon cancer is as effective as traditional surgery (COP). The researchers looked at over 10,000 cases across 21 arti...Minimally Invasive Proctectomy: Benefits of Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic
This study at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, USA, looked at the outcomes of two types of minimally invasive surgery for certain digestive diseases - robotic proctectomy and laparoscopic proctectomy. Bo...Minimally Invasive Vs. Conventional Proctectomy: What You Should Know
This research paper is about a study that compares traditional surgery and minimally invasive techniques for closing up the end of the colon after a specific type of bowel surgery called Hartmann's pr...Near-Tme Proctectomy: a Safer Surgery for Women with Ulcerative
This research paper discusses a surgical method called Near-TME that's used during a proctectomy (surgical removal of the rectum), specifically in patients with ulcerative colitis. The Near-TME techni...New Approach to Proctectomy: Multistage Polypectomy for Patients
This research paper discusses a new approach to treating patients with familial adenomatous polyposis, a condition that causes many polyps (small growths) in the rectum and colon, which can lead to ca...Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: Outcomes for Patients Over 75
This research paper looks at the outcomes of surgery for rectal cancer in patients who are older than 75 years, compared to those who are younger. The study used data from 400 patients who had undergo...Proctectomy Outcomes for Rectal Cancer: What Patients Should Know
This research paper looks at the outcomes of surgeries for a type of rectal cancer called adenocarcinoma. The researchers created a metric called "textbook oncologic outcome" (TOO) to measure how well...Proctectomy Outcomes: Why Choosing a Colorectal Surgeon Matters
This study looked at the difference in outcome for patients who had specific types of bowel surgery (colectomy/proctectomy) performed by general surgeons compared to those who had the procedure done b...Proctectomy Techniques for Lower Rectal Cancer: Options and Outcomes
This paper discusses different techniques used in surgery for lower rectal cancer. The goal of these surgeries is to avoid a permanent colostomy, a procedure that creates an opening (stoma) for waste ...Prone En Bloc Sacrectomy: a Safe Approach to Proctectomy Surgery
This research paper discusses a surgical technique used for patients who require a specific kind of rectum surgery (proctectomy) or the removal of a particular intestinal structure (ileoanal J-pouch),...Racial Disparities in Proctectomy Access for Rectal Cancer Patients
This study looked at who gets different types of proctectomy (surgery to remove all or part of the rectum), and whether there are any racial differences. The research used data from a national databas...Restorative Proctectomy Vs. Colostomy: Impact on Quality of Life
This research paper is about comparing the quality of life in rectal cancer patients who have undergone two different types of surgery: colostomy and restorative proctectomy. The study asked patients ...Robotic Pelvic Exenteration: Enhancing Male Surgery Outcomes
This research paper is about a surgical procedure called male pelvic exenteration, which is a complex operation that can have many complications. The paper discusses how using a robotic approach could...Robotic Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: a Safe Surgical Option
This research paper looked at the shift from traditional open surgery to robotic surgery in treating rectal cancer. They compared the results of 55 patients who had the traditional surgery and 55 pati...Robotic Proctectomy Standards for Rectal Cancer Surgery Explained
This study aimed to establish a standard procedure for using robotic surgery in the treatment of rectal cancer. The European Academy of Robotic Colorectal Surgery (EARCS) currently offers a training p...Robotic Proctectomy: Benefits of Advanced Surgery for Patients
This research paper discusses the use of robotics in a specific type of bowel surgery, where the entire colon and rectum are removed and a small part of the small intestine is used to create a new pou...Robotic Proctectomy: Challenges for Obese Vs. Non-Obese Patients
This study looked at how using robotic surgery on obese patients might be more complicated than with non-obese patients. The researchers analyzed videos of 39 robotic surgeries that removed a part of ...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Proctectomy: Long-Term Outcomes for Patients
This research paper is examining the long-term effects of using a robot to perform a specific type of surgery for rectal cancer, compared to doing the surgery in the traditional way (laparoscopy). The...Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Benefits and Outcomes
The study looked at the use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for rectal cancer treatment, comparing it to traditional laparoscopic (Lap) and open (OS) surgeries. Data from over 12,000 patients from 2...Transanal Drainage Tube: Reducing Leakage After Rectal Surgery
This research paper discusses a study that looked at whether using a transanal drainage tube (TDT) could help prevent leakage after a certain type of rectal surgery. The researchers looked at differen...Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer Treatment
The research paper discusses the occurrence and treatment of rectal cancer (CR) in Ukraine, which affects 38 out of every 100,000 people. Two primary surgical treatments for precancerous conditions an...Transanal Proctectomy for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study looked at a procedure known as transanal proctectomy, which is a type of surgery performed through the anus, in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers used ...Transanal Proctectomy: a Less Invasive Option for Bowel Disease
This research paper looks at a particular type of surgery used for patients with various forms of bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The surgery, known as restorative pro...Transanal Proctectomy: Safe Surgery for Adolescents with Uc or Fap
This study looks at an operation called transanal ileal pouch anastomosis (Ta-IPAA) performed on adolescents who had either ulcerative colitis (UC) or familiar adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The researc...Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: Benefits for Rectal Cancer
This research paper is about a type of surgery called 'transanal total mesorectal excision' (taTME). This is a procedure used to treat rectal cancer. The researchers wanted to compare this method with...Understanding Access to Robotic Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer Patients
This study looked at the availability of robotic surgery for rectal cancer and found that it is not evenly distributed among all patients. It found that patients who are more likely to receive this ki...Understanding Bowel Function Changes After Restorative Proctectomy
This research paper aimed to understand the changes in bowel function, specifically Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), over 18 months following a surgery called restorative proctectomy for rectal...Understanding Complications After Proctectomy and Loop Ileostomy
This research paper focuses on a common procedure performed in rectal cancer surgeries called "diverting ileostomy". However, the procedure has a notable rate of complications. The study aimed to anal...Understanding Costs and Complications After Proctectomy Surgery
This research paper studies the cost of complications that arise after rectal surgery. The researchers reviewed previous studies to understand the cost, frequency, and severity of these complications,...Understanding Decision-Making and Regret After Restorative Proctectomy
This research paper focuses on how patients with rectal cancer make decisions about their treatment and how this can impact their feelings of regret and satisfaction afterwards. The study was conducte...Understanding Life After Rectal Cancer Surgery: a Look At Tatme Outcomes
This study looked at how a certain type of surgery for rectal cancer—transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME)—impacts patients' ability to control their bowels, urinate, and have sexual intercourse...Understanding Life After Tatme Surgery for Rectal Cancer: a Patient's Guide
This study looked at how a certain type of surgery for rectal cancer—transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME)—impacts patients' ability to control their bowels, urinate, and have sexual intercourse...Understanding Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Proctectomy
This research paper discusses a common issue that happens after rectal cancer surgery called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). This syndrome interferes with a person's quality of life because it...Understanding Perineal Hernia Repair After Proctectomy: What Patients
This research paper is a review of various studies that looked at how often perineal hernias (a type of hernia in the region between the anus and the genitals) recurred after different types of surgic...Understanding Perineal Hernias After Rectal Cancer Surgery: a Study
This study looks at cases of perineal hernia, which is when parts of the gut push through a weak spot in the lower part of the belly and into the perineum (the area between the genitals and the anus)....Understanding Perineal Reconstruction After Proctectomy for Rectal
This study looked at different surgical methods used for rebuilding the area around the anus (perineal area) after it has been removed due to rectal cancer. The researchers found that the most common ...Understanding Proctectomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
This research paper looks at a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) proctocolitis, which affects the digestive system. In many cases, doctors can help control the symptoms and disease by ...Understanding Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer: Treatment Options
This research paper discusses different treatment approaches for rectal cancer, particularly when the cancer spreads to the lateral lymph nodes (found alongside certain arteries). The "gold standard" ...Understanding Proctectomy for Severe Crohn's Disease Treatment Options
This research paper discusses the treatment of perianal disease in patients with Crohn's Disease (CD). The main form of treatment is medical, but surgery should be considered for severe or repeated in...Understanding Proctectomy Options for T3 Rectal Cancer Patients
This research paper discusses the treatment of stage II and III rectal cancer. The current recommended treatment is a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT), followed by surgery, with...Understanding Proctectomy Outcomes: Stoma Rates After Rectal Cancer
This study looked at the rates of permanent stoma (an opening created surgically on the body to divert the flow of bodily waste) among patients who had surgery for rectal cancer in the Netherlands in ...Understanding Proctectomy: a Guide for Rectal Cancer Patients
This research paper discusses the challenges of managing low rectal cancer, specifically the difficult decisions involved in whether to perform a surgical procedure called an abdominoperineal resectio...Understanding Proctectomy: Advanced Treatments for Rectal Cancer
This research paper discusses various treatment strategies for advanced rectal cancer. Currently, there are three main approaches. The first involves radiation therapy before surgery, along with a che...Understanding Proctectomy: Benefits and Risks for Patients
This research paper doesn't have an abstract available, but from its keywords, we can understand that it is likely studying the quality of life and possible treatment methods for people with certain g...Understanding Proctectomy: Challenges and Advances in Rectal Cancer
This research paper talks about the challenges faced in rectal cancer surgery due to certain patient characteristics like obesity, a short distance between the tumor and the anal verge, large tumors, ...Understanding Proctectomy: Comparing Surgical Options for Rectal
This study compared two surgical methods for treating rectal cancer: total mesorectal excision (TME) and TME combined with lateral lymph node dissection (LLND). The results showed that patients who un...Understanding Proctectomy: Effects of Splenic Flexure Mobilization
In this study, researchers looked at the effects of a surgical technique called splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) on the rates of complications such as leaks and infections in surgeries of the sigmoi...Understanding Proctectomy: Historical Insights and Surgical Advances
This research paper discusses the history and development of a specific surgery for rectal cancer called abdominoperineal resection, or APR. This procedure is often associated with a surgeon named Mil...Understanding Proctectomy: Key Insights for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
This research paper is about the treatment of early-stage rectal cancer, which is still a subject of debate among medical professionals. The study highlights the importance of endoscopy and ultrasonog...Understanding Proctectomy: Key Insights for Rectal Cancer Surgery
This research paper from China is about a type of cancer found in the rectum, which represents about half of all colorectal cancers in the country. The treatment for this includes therapy and surgery,...Understanding Proctectomy: Reducing Risks of Urinary Injuries
This research paper is about avoiding injuries to the urinary and reproductive organs during surgery to remove the rectum (proctectomy) for patients with non-spreading rectal cancer. This is important...Understanding Proctectomy: Risks and Benefits of Splenic Flexure
This research paper is about a medical procedure called splenic flexure mobilization (SFM), which is often carried out during surgeries involving the left side of the colon and rectum. The researchers...Understanding Pyoderma Gangrenosum After Proctectomy: Key Insights
This research paper is about a rare skin condition called Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), which is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction, meaning the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its ow...Understanding Risks and Complications in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
This study looked at the outcomes of children who underwent a total colectomy, a surgery to remove the colon, and restorative surgery for a disease called ulcerative colitis. The study reviewed cases ...Understanding Robotic-Assisted Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer Patients
This study investigated factors that may predict whether rectal cancer patients would undergo a particular type of surgery called robotic-assisted proctectomy. The research analyzed data from over 67,...Understanding Scopolamine Toxicity After Proctectomy Surgery
This paper discusses the case of a 66-year-old woman who experienced a delayed recovery after surgery due to a reaction to a scopolamine patch placed on her skin. Scopolamine is a drug often used to p...Understanding Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer Patients
Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) is a treatment method that has become very popular in managing rectal cancer. This approach is now used worldwide, not only for advanced cancers but even for those that...Understanding Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure called transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME), which is used to treat rectal cancer. This method was developed to solve problems that are often ...