Laparoscopic colectomy for obstructing sigmoid cancer with prior insertion of an expandable metallic stent.

Abstract

We report a patient with obstructing cancer of the sigmoid colon initially treated with a self-expanding metallic stent. The metallic stent successfully relieved the intestinal obstruction, and laparoscopic anterior resection was performed subsequently. The use of this approach in the management of patients with obstructing colorectal cancer is discussed.

• Authors: Wai Lun Law, Hok Kwok Choi, Yee Man Lee, Kin Wah Chu
• Journal: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques (Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech) Vol. 14 Issue 1 Pg. 29-32 (Feb 2004) ISSN: 1530-4515 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15259583 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (complications, surgery)
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Anastomosis, Surgical (methods)
• Colectomy (methods)
• Colonoscopy (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (etiology, therapy)
• Laparoscopy (methods)
• Prosthesis Implantation (methods)
• Sigmoid Neoplasms (complications, surgery)
• Stents
• Surgical Stapling (methods)
• Treatment Outcome