A New Approach for Pelvic Tumors Invading the Rectum

Abstract

Objective: Sometimes pelvic tumors invade the rectal wall, needing removal

Design: An alternative technique of radical/conservative surgery (trying to preserve as much as possible the muscular complex) is presented, inspired by De La Torre treatment of Hirschprung’s disease. The lower rectum is only partially resected on the non-involved side, where only mucosa is removed, followed by a lower end to end rectal anastomosis

Results: Normal defecation

Conclusion: A good surgical alternative