Oncologic Outcomes of Single-Incision versus Conventional Laparoscopic Anterior Resection for Sigmoid Colon Cancer: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis

Chang Woo Kim, Min Soo Cho, Se Jin Baek, Hyuk Hur, Byung Soh Min, Jeonghyun Kang, Seung Hyuk Baik, Kang Young Lee, Nam Kyu Kim

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate oncologic outcomes, as well as perioperative and pathologic outcomes, of single-incision laparoscopic anterior resection (SILAR) compared with conventional laparoscopic anterior resection (CLAR) for sigmoid colon cancer using propensity-score matching analysis.

Methods: From July 2009 through April 2012, a total of 407 patients underwent laparoscopic anterior resection for sigmoid colon cancer. Data on short- and long-term outcomes were collected prospectively and reviewed. Propensity-score matching was applied at a ratio of 1:2 comparing the SILAR (n = 60) and CLAR (n = 120) groups.

Results: There was no difference in operation time, estimated blood loss, time to soft diet, and length of hospital stay; however, the SILAR group showed less pain on postoperative day 2 (mean 2.6 vs. 3.6; p = 0.000) and shorter length of incision (3.3 vs. 7.7 cm; p = 0.000) compared with the CLAR group. Morbidity, mortality, and pathologic outcomes were similar in both groups. The 3-year overall survival rates were 94.5 versus 97.1 % (p = 0.223), and disease-free survival rates were 89.5 versus 87.4 % (p = 0.751) in the SILAR and CLAR groups, respectively.

Conclusion: The long-term oncologic outcomes, as well as short-term outcomes, of SILAR are comparable with those of CLAR. Although SILAR might have some technical difficulties, it appears to be a safe and feasible option, with better cosmetic results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)924-930
Number of pages7
JournalAnnals of surgical oncology
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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© 2014, Society of Surgical Oncology.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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