Laparoscopy assisted curative resection for synchronous gastric and rectal cancer : report of a case

The operation for synchronous gastric and rectal cancer conventionally requires a large incision. On the other hand, laparoscopic surgery allows it with small cosmetic incisions. We performed laparoscopic radical operation for gastric and rectal cancer patient. He received laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LADG) and high anterior resection of the rectum. We used 5 ports for high anterior resection and added two ports for gastrectomy. We used small vertical incision on the epigastric region for retrieval of the surgical specimens and gastro-duodenostomy. He had no remarkable complications. Laparoscopic approach for synchronous gastric and rectal cancer is feasible as minimally invasive surgery with better cosmetic results.

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