Low anterior resection combined with a covering stoma in the treatment of rectal cancer reduces the risk of permanent anastomotic failure

摘要

The adoption of the total mesorectum excision technique and circular stapler devices has enabled the performance of ultralow colorectal anastomosis in rectal cancer surgery. However, rupture of the anastomosis still usually leads to a permanent stoma. The aim of this study was to analyze the cumulative failure rate and risk factors associated with reversal of colorectal or coloanal anastomosis after sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer, using standardized surgical regimen with the routine use of covering stoma. Our secondary interest was the feasibilities of redo surgery after failure.