Dr Stahl, what is the exact difference between a high anterior resection, low anterior resection, and ultra-low anterior resection? Are theses arbitrary terms or is there specific criteria?
Tough to say exactly how your institution might refer to these since naming can often vary by where you are at. In my experience, I've never heard the term high anterior resection used. Low anterior is what I discuss in the video, and ultralow seems to refer to the resections where you are so close to the sphincters that you are not getting your typical 5cm distal margin. I wouldn't worry as much about the terminology in a case like this and just knowing the details of the surgery the patient got (or is getting).
Thank you so much. Your videos are really clear and helpful!
Dr Stahl, what is the exact difference between a high anterior resection, low anterior resection, and ultra-low anterior resection? Are theses arbitrary terms or is there specific criteria?
Tough to say exactly how your institution might refer to these since naming can often vary by where you are at. In my experience, I've never heard the term high anterior resection used. Low anterior is what I discuss in the video, and ultralow seems to refer to the resections where you are so close to the sphincters that you are not getting your typical 5cm distal margin. I wouldn't worry as much about the terminology in a case like this and just knowing the details of the surgery the patient got (or is getting).
@@edu-rrhaphy OK thanks that's reassuring. When I've heard high anterior resection I've always assumed it as a sigmoidectomy + primary anastomosis.