Dissection of the inferior mesenteric vein versus of the inferior mesenteric artery for the genitourinary function after laparoscopic approach of rectal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Dissection of the inferior mesenteric vein versus of the inferior mesenteric artery for the genitourinary function after laparoscopic approach of rectal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) is the standard surgical technique for the treatment of rectal cancer. However, rates of sexual dysfunction ofup to 50% have been described after TME, and rates of urinary dysfunction of up to 30%. Although other factors are involved, the main caus...

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Main Authors: Anna Pallisera-Lloveras, Paula Planelles-Soler, Naim Hannaoui, Laura Mora-López, Jesús Muñoz-Rodriguez, Sheila Serra-Pla, Arturo Dominguez-Garcia, Joan Prats-López, Salvador Navarro-Soto, Xavier Serra-Aracil, on behalf of Tauli-Colorectal Cancer Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Genitourinary dysfunction
Injury to the pelvic autonomic nerves
Total Mesorectal excision
Rectal cancer
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-019-0501-5

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