Long-term outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in Denmark: A prospective multicenter study from the late implementation phase.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term surgical and oncological outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer during an implementation phase on a national level.

Method: This is a retrospective review of prospectively recorded data. Registration was initiated by the Danish Colorectal Cancer Group in order to assess the quality of care during the implementation of TaTME in Denmark.

Quality of life and functional outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer-results from the implementation period in Denmark.

Background: The standard operation for mid- and low rectal cancer total mesorectal excision (TME) is routinely performed as minimally invasive surgery. TME is associated with temporary or permanent functional impairment of pelvic organs, causing reduced quality of life (QoL). Concerns have been raised that the newest minimally invasive approach, transanal TME (TaTME), may further reduce urogenital and anorectal functions.

Short-term outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in Denmark - a prospective multicentre study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term surgical and oncological outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer during the implementation phase of this procedure in Denmark.

Method: This is a retrospective review of prospectively recorded data. Registration was initiated by the Scientific Council of the Danish Colorectal Cancer Group (DCCG.

Has PET/CT a role in the characterization of indeterminate lung lesions on staging CT in colorectal cancer? A prospective study.

Purpose: CT has been found superior to chest x-ray to detect lung malignances. However, indeterminate lung lesions (ILL) are found in 4-42% by using CT in staging colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Our aim was to examine the frequency of ILL on staging CT and the rate of the ILL being malignant, and to investigate if PET/CT was useful in pointing out the malignant cases.

[Laparoscopic operation for colovesical fistula].

Since 2005 the surgical department of Roskilde County Hospital has treated selected patients with colovesical fistulas laparoscopically. We describe two patients with symptoms of pneumaturia and urinary tract infections. CT scanning, cystoscopy and sigmoideoscopy showed colovesical fistula and laparoscopic operation was performed.