Inroduction . Polymorbidity significantly increases the risk of complications in the early postoperative period, especially in patients with colorectal cancer, taking into account the initial nutritional status disorder. At present, several scales of postoperative complications risk assessment (POSSUM, RCRI, MUST) are used, but they do not fully meet the needs of modern oncosurgery, so we consider it necessary to compare their effectiveness and propose a new integrated scale. Aim . To establish the most significant factors influencing the outcome of surgical treatment and length of hospitalization in comorbid patients with colon cancer with the development of a surgical risk assessment scale that is most adapted for this group of patients. Materials and methods . We analyzed the data of hospital charts of patients undergo surgery for colorectal cancer in the oncoproctologic department of the S. P. Botkin State Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department in the period from 2019 to 2022. Inclusion criteria: histologically verified colorectal adenocarcinoma; colorectal cancer in stage cT4, cN0, cM0 or cT1–4, cN1–2, cM0; presence of one or more concomitant diseases in the patient. Exclusion criteria: presence of distant metastases of colorectal cancer; absence of confirmed comorbidities; early forms of colorectal cancer (cT1–2, cN0). All patients were assessed for risk of perioperative complications using ASA, POSSUM, MUST, and RCRI scales. The study endpoints were number of days in intensive care, number of days of hospitalization, and 30-day mortality. An Excel database with POSSUM, RCRI, and MUST scale calculators was created for the study. The evaluation of parameters influencing the outcome of hospitalization was performed using ROC analysis and correlation analysis using Pearson’s criterion. To identify the most sensitive parameters affecting the outcome of hospitalization, commonly used calculators were studied in detail. Results . 200 patient records were analyzed. The results of treatment were compared with the data obtained using the postoperative risk scales POSSUM, MUST, RCRI. A comparative analysis of the scales presented above with our proposed integral scale of postoperative complications risk assessment was carried out. It was found that the parameters of our proposed integral scale showed the highest sensitivity (Se >70 %) and specificity (Sp >70 %) to the risk of postoperative complications. Our proposed integral scale showed a moderate correlation with the age of patients (r = 0.475, p = 0.01) and preoperative weight loss (r = 0.592, p = 0.01), as well as a high correlation with POSSUM (r = 0.649, p = 0.01; r = 0.852, p = 0.01) and MUST (r = 0.655, p = 0.01). Conclusion. The developed scale for assessment of surgical risk in comorbid patients with colorectal cancer showed a higher correlation with the outcome of surgical treatment than similar known scales, which indicates its effectiveness and possibility of application in clinical practice after its validation in prospective studies.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze morphological changes in wall of functioning and non-functioning small intestine in patients with preventive ileostomy and to determine histological predictors of water-electrolyte disorders.MATERIAL AND METHODS:We prospectively analyzed 57 patients >18 years old who underwent rectal resection with preventive ileostomy between January 2022 and November 2023. Anthropometric data included gender, age, body mass index, ECOG and ASA classes. Complications associated with large losses through ileostomy were water-electrolyte disorders, dehydration and acute renal failure with repeated hospitalization. Morphological analysis implied intraoperative full-layer biopsy of small intestine on anterior abdominal wall (ileostomy). Intraoperative biopsy of efferent and afferent loops was also carried out. Tissue samples were examined by light microscopy. We analyzed mean height of mucous membrane villi and depth of crypts, as well as their ratio. Fibrosis and swelling of submucosa were evaluated too. The results were analyzed in the SPSS Statistics 20 software.RESULTS:Mean height of intestinal villi <465 microns (p=0.028), ratio of their height to crypt depth <4.38 (p=0.034) and submucosal fibrosis (p=0.031) significantly affected malabsorption and readmission of patients. The risk of readmission was 11.5 and 5.5 times higher in univariate analysis. Multivariate analysis revealed in-hospital dehydration with resumption of infusion therapy as a predictor of readmission (p=0.046).CONCLUSION:Ileostomy is a certain stress for the patient's body. Not every patient is able for adaptation. One of the adaptation mechanisms is hypertrophy of mucous membrane villi involved in digestion. This mechanism is less pronounced in patients with repeated hospitalizations. Preoperative morphological examination of ileum mucosa may be an additional objective predictor of possible complications of preventive ileostomy.

Background. The need of neoadjuvant treatment for upper rectal cancer remains the object of discussion, which makes further study of this topic important. Аim. To estimate the postoperative complications rate depending on the type of neoajuvant treatment. Materials and methods. A retrospective cohort multicenter study, that analyzed data of medical records of patients with upper rectal cancer from the archive of N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center of the ministry of Health of Russia, Ryzhikh national medical Research Center of Coloproctology of the ministry of Health of Russia and Stavropol Regional Clinical Oncology Center for 2007–2020. Patients were devided into 3 groups: the group of radiotherapy (5*5 gy), the group of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (4 courses of XELOX before surgery) and the group of surgery. The main endpoint was the study of anastomotic leak rate. Also we estimated the postoperative complications rate III–Iv degree (Clavien– Dindo), the sphincter-preserving surgery rate, the stoma creation rate, the postoperative mortality. Results. we included 110 patients in radiotherapy group, 188 patients in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group, 103 patients in surgery group. Study groups were comparable by sex, ASA status and histological grade. Postoperative grade III– Iv complications (in all cases were associated with anastomotic leak) developed in 8 (6.8 %) patients in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group versus 11 (10.0 %) patients in radiotherapy group (p = 0.379) and 12 (11.7 %) patients in surgery group (p = 0.208). There weren»t any significant differences in this parameter between the radiotherapy and the surgery group (p = 0.698). R0-resection was performed in 117 (99.2 %) patients in neoadjuvant chemotherapy group versus 107 (97.3 %) patients in radiotherapy group (p = 0.280) and 103 patients (100 %) in surgery group (p = 0.349). Radiotherapy and surgery groups didn’t differ significantly in R0-resection rate (p = 0.091). 1 patient (0.84 %) in neoadjuvant chemotherapy died before surgery, in other groups there weren’t any lethal outcomes (p = 0.283). Only the male sex, had a statistically significant effect on the anastomotic leak rate (risk ratio (HR) 2.875; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.24–6.63; p = 0.003). Conclusions. A study of these case histories of patients with cancer of the upper ampullary rectum, conducted by us, showed that neoadjuvant treatment didn»t affect the postoperative complications rate.

Annual number of surgeries exceeds 10 million In Russia, and this number is increasing every year. Searching for a scale or index determining the risk of postoperative complications and mortality is an important issue all over the world. The authors analyzed all available risk assessment scales for postoperative morbidity and mortality. The most significant ones in historical aspect and modern perspective grading systems were highlighted. We compared these indices with clinical recommendations and necessary preoperative preparation. Thus, these scales are valuable for surgeons and anesthesiologists to assess the risk, volume of surgical intervention and methods of preoperative management. However, they are not perfect and require improvement. Therefore, development of such scales is a priority objective of medicine in the foreseeable future.

Background. Colorectal anastomotic leakage remains on of the most significant challenges in rectal surgery. Objective: to assess the impact of pelvic peritoneal floor reconstruction on the incidence of postoperative complications associated with colorectal anastomosis. Materials and methods. In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed medical records of rectal cancer patients who had undergone rectal resection with anastomosis formation between 2013 and 2020. we compared patients who had no pelvic peritoneal floor reconstruction (from 2013 to 2017) and those who had it (2018–2020). Only patients with favorable prognosis (tumor located at least 5 cm above the transitional anal fold and no history of chemoradiotherapy) were included. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of peritonitis and colorectal anastomosis leakage. Secondary outcome measures included overall incidence of complications (Clavien–Dindo), mortality rate, blood loss, and duration of surgery. Results. A total of 120 patients were included into the experimental group, while the control group was composed of 125 patients. Ten patients from the control group developed peritonitis (8.0 %), whereas in the experimental group, there were no cases of peritonitis (p = 0.002). Anastomotic leakage was registered in 12 individuals from the experimental group (12.5 %) and 14 controls (11.2 %) (p = 0.753). The overall incidence of postoperative complications was 23.3 % (n = 28) among patients who had pelvic peritoneal floor reconstruction and 18.4 % (n = 23) among those who did not have it (p = 0.342). Colostomy was required in 92 patients from the experimental group (76.7 %) and 78 patients from the control group (62.4 %) (p = 0.018). The postoperative mortality was 0.8 % in the control group (n = 1) and 0 % in the experimental group (p = 1). Conclusion. Pelvic peritoneal floor reconstruction reduces the risk of peritonitis, but does not affect the overall risk of anastomotic leakage. This method is effective for the prevention of severe postoperative complications.

Background. Colorectal anastomotic leakage (AL) has always been one of major challenges in rectal surgery.Objective: to perform multivariate analysis of risk factors for AL.Materials and methods. In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed patients that had undergone resection of the rectum with anastomosis formation between 2013 and 2020. We included patients with favorable prognostic factors (tumor located >5 cm above the anal verge, no history of chemoradiotherapy). We performed multivariate analysis using logistic regression to assess risk factors for AL.Results. The use of more than 3 linear stapler firings to suture the rectum significantly increased the risk of AL (risk ratio 3.035; 95 % confidence interval 1.473–6.252; p = 0.003). The univariate analysis demonstrated that reinforcement of the anastomosis was significantly associated with an increased risk of AL (risk ratio 2.35; 95 % confidence interval 1.112–5.762; p = 0.027); however, this association failed to reach statistical significance (risk ratio 1,520; p = 0,066). Pelvic peritoneum suturing had no impact on the AL incidence, but in case of its development, pelvic peritoneum reconstruction prevented peritonitis (p = 0.002).Conclusion. The number of stapler firings >3 used to suture the rectum, as well as reinforcement of the anastomosis tended to increase the risk of AL; however, these findings did not reach the level of statistical significance. Pelvic peritoneum reconstruction did not affect the incidence of AL, but significantly reduced the risk of peritonitis.

Neoadjuvant systemic therapy is standard of care for many tumors, especially of gastrointestinal ones. Neoadjuvant therapy has many potential advantages, including tumor downstaging, early treatment of micrometastatic disease and possibility to evaluate tumor biology in order to personalize treatment. Currently, perioperative chemotherapy isn’t the standard of treatment of advanced colon cancer. Limitations to widespread use of systemic therapy have included inaccurate radiological staging, concerns about tumor progression and a lack of randomized data.

One of the most serious complications after low anterior resection is the failure of sutures of colorectal anastomosis, which is the most common surgical complication that results in patient’s death. Promptly diagnosed anastomotic leakage in postoperative period is challenging. Nevertheless, elimination of risk factors in preoperative period can significantly reduce complication rates.The purpose of this review article is to analyze possible risk factors and methods for preventing colorectal anastomosis leakage.An important area of prevention and optimization of treatment options for anastomotic leakage is the development of prognostic measures to eliminate risk factors. We see the prospects for this direction in the introduction of a nomogram, which allows the surgeon to assess the possible outcomes of the operation, to choose the optimal tactics with a minimum risk of complications, as well as the introduction of methods to avoid or prevent the development of complications of colorectal anastomosis.

One of the most serious complications after low anterior resection is the failure of sutures of colorectal anastomosis, which is the most common surgical complication that results in patient’s death. Promptly diagnosed anastomotic leakage in postoperative period is challenging. Nevertheless, elimination of risk factors in preoperative period can significantly reduce complication rates. The purpose of this review article is to analyze possible risk factors and methods for preventing colorectal anastomosis leakage. An important area of prevention and optimization of treatment options for anastomotic leakage is the development of prognostic measures to eliminate risk factors. We see the prospects for this direction in the introduction of a nomogram, which allows the surgeon to assess the possible outcomes of the operation, to choose the optimal tactics with a minimum risk of complications, as well as the introduction of methods to avoid or prevent the development of complications of colorectal anastomosis.