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  • Title: Colorectal resection in patients with ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma.
    Author: Tebes SJ, Cardosi R, Hoffman MS.
    Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol; 2006 Aug; 195(2):585-9; discussion 589-90. PubMed ID: 16730631.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: This study examines the operative details and complications of colorectal resection in patients with ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinoma. STUDY DESIGN: Patients who underwent colorectal resection for ovarian and primary peritoneal cancer were identified in our surgical database for the period 1988 through 2002. RESULTS: Of the 125 patients who were identified, 73% were undergoing primary cytoreduction; 18% were undergoing secondary cytoreduction, and 7% were undergoing interval cytoreduction. The mean length of colon that was removed was 15.7 cm. The method of anastomosis was stapler in 63% and hand sewn in 22%; 15% patients had no anastomosis performed. A protective ostomy was used in 13% of patients. Optimal cytoreduction (<1 cm) was achieved in 74%. Operative complications occurred in 37% of patients, with the most common being hemorrhage (25%). Anastomotic leaks occurred in 2.5% of the patients, and the most common postoperative complication was ileus (28%). Postoperative bowel function returned to normal in 71% of patients. CONCLUSION: To obtain optimal cytoreduction in patients with ovarian cancer, colorectal resection often is necessary. Colorectal resection can be performed with a low risk of anastomotic complications, and patients frequently have the return of normal bowel function.
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