A Prospective Clinical Study on the Efficacy of Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection in Rectal Cancer

Abstract

Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (LAPR) has emerged as a minimally invasive technique for managing rectal cancer, offering potential benefits such as reduced postoperative pain, quicker recovery, and minimal scarring. This prospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of LAPR in terms of clinical outcomes and postoperative recovery compared to traditional open surgeries. A total of 60 patients diagnosed with low rectal carcinoma were enrolled in this study. The primary outcomes measured include postoperative complications, recovery time, and oncological outcomes, such as margin status and recurrence rates. Results suggest that laparoscopic resection offers significant advantages in reducing blood loss, enhancing recovery time, and maintaining comparable oncological outcomes when compared to conventional open surgery. Furthermore, LAPR presents a promising approach for patients with rectal cancer, providing benefits without compromising the radicality of cancer resection. The findings support the growing body of evidence advocating laparoscopic techniques as a suitable alternative to open surgery in rectal cancer management.

Keywords: Laparoscopic Surgery, Abdominoperineal Resection, Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Clinical Outcomes, Oncological Outcomes, Postoperative Recovery, Rectal Carcinoma