| Theme | Update in management of colitic cancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis associated colorectal cancer | |
| Publish Date | 2009/05 | |
| Author | Tsuneo Iiai | Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences |
| Author | Hitoshi Nogami | Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences |
| Author | Tatsuo Tani | Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences |
| Author | Katsuyoshi Hatakeyama | Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences |
| [ Summary ] | Total proctocolectomy is the standard treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), dysplasia or colitic cancer. Ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the gold standard procedure for most patients after total proctocolectomy. IPAA was performed safely and provided good bowel function and quality of life in spite of surgical complications such as pouchitis. Surveillance of cancer recurrence is important for patients, especially post surgery patients with advanced cancer. | |