Robot-assisted low anterior resection in a patient with rectal cancer who had a urinary reservoir: A case report

Ayaka Ito, Yusuke Omura, Junichiro Hiro, Kazuki Tsujimura, Yutaka Hattori, Megumu Kamishima, Yosuke Kobayashi, Gaku Inaguma, Yongchol Chong, Koji Masumori, Koki Otsuka, Ichiro Uyama, Koichi Suda

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Abstract

Undergoing another surgery after a previous abdominal procedure can sometimes result in significant abdominal adhesions. We present a case of robot-assisted low anterior resection in a patient with rectal cancer who had a urinary reservoir. A 65-year-old male patient underwent robot-assisted total bladder resection and creation of a urinary reservoir for bladder cancer in 2013. He presented with melena. Thus, the findings revealed advanced low rectal cancer. The robot-assisted low anterior resection was performed in 2022. Extensive adhesions were observed in the pelvic space. The indocyanine green function was appropriately used, and the robotic surgery was completed without injury to the urinary reservoir or major complications. The surgical time was 510 min, and the blood loss volume was 15 mL. The patient had been recurrence free for 12 months following the surgery. Robot-assisted surgery can be beneficial for patients with rectal cancer with significant pelvic adhesions.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere13304
JournalAsian journal of endoscopic surgery
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04-2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

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