Low rectal cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma by digital rectal examination, colonoscopy, and biopsy; (2) the tumor does not infiltrate the intersphincteric space; (3) good anal function before surgery evaluated by consultation in combination with the digital rectal examination; (4) distance between the lower tumor edge and the dentate line within 2cm or the distance of the lower tumor edge from the anal verge less than 4-5cm; (5) the diameter of the tumor less than 3cm with no more than 1/3 circumference of the intestinal lumen; (6) the American Society of Anesthesiologists Score is = 3.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Distant metastasis (including lymph node metastasis outside of the mesorectum); (2) patients not able to tolerate the operation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| anal function;quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Changhai Hospital