Rectal Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Caecal, ascending or proximal transverse colon
A
Right hemicolectomy
Ileo-colic anastamosis
2
Q
Distal transverse, descending colon
A
Left hemicolectomy
Colo-colon anastamosis
3
Q
Sigmoid colon
A
High anterior resection
Colo-rectal anastamosis
4
Q
Upper rectum
A
Anterior resection (TME) Colo-rectal anastamosis
5
Q
Low rectum
A
Anterior resection (Low TME) Colo-rectal anastamosis (+/- defunctioning stoma)
6
Q
Anal verge
A
Abdomino-perineal excision of rectum
No anastamosis