Advantages of the Laparoscopic Approach for Intersphincteric Resection.
Hamada M., Matsumura T., Matsumoto T., Teraishi F., Ozaki K., Nakamura T., Fukui Y., Nishioka Y., Taniki T., Horimi T.
Surg Endosc. 2010 Dec 4. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 21132330 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic Intersphincteric resection enabled reduction of the difficulties associated with the perineal approach. An advantage of laparoscopic ISR is the ability clearly to visualize anatomic structures in the deep pelvic cavity.

 

Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Biliary Obstruction: Review and Experience at Tokyo Medical University Hospital.
Itoi T., Kasuya K., Sofuni A., Itokawa F., Tsuchiya T., Kurihara T., Ikeuchi N., Takeuchi M., Nagano T., Iwamoto H., Yamanouchi E., Shimazu M., Tsuchida A.
J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2010 Dec 3. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 21127913 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

CONCLUSIONS: The Magnetic Compression Anastomosis technique is a revolutionary method of performing choledochocholedochostomy and choledochoenterostomy interventionally in patients with biliary obstruction, for whom the conventional endoscopic procedure is not available, or in candidates who are deemed unsuitable for surgery.

 

INTERSPHINCTERIC RESECTION FOR LOW RECTAL CANCER: LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN APPROACH.
Christophe L., Paumet T., Fabien L., Denost Q., Eric R.
Colorectal Dis. 2010 Nov 29. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02528.x. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 21114752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Conclusion: Intersphincteric resection did not alter long term tumour control of low rectal cancer. The safety and efficacy of the laparoscopic approach for Intersphincteric resection are suggested by a similar short and long term outcome as obtained by open surgery.

 

Updated: December 7, 2010