| Autor: |
Ramalingam, Ganesh, Gan, Emily Y., Kutt-Sing, Wong |
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Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques; August 2009, Vol. 19 Issue: 4 pe149-e151, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Anal melanoma is a rare colorectal disease, accounting for 4 of all anal malignancies. Here we report the first case of a patient with anorectal melanoma who was treated laparoscopically. He underwent a totally laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection with excellent postoperative recovery. One year postoperatively, he is now clinically recurrence free with a normal colonoscopy. The literature on anorectal melanoma has been reviewed and controversy still surrounds the optimal treatment modality. We propose that a laparoscopic approach to the management of this disease can be considered when deciding future treatment plans for patients with this condition. |
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