Combined laparoscopic and transperineal endoscopic total pelvic exenteration for local recurrence of rectal cancer

Background Transanal minimally invasive surgery is a combination of single-port surgery and transanal surgery and was initially developed as a treatment for rectal tumors. Recently, this approach has also been used for more advanced or extended pelvic surgery. Methods We present a surgical video of combined laparoscopic and transperineal endoscopic total pelvic exenteration performed in a male patient with recurrent rectal cancer and discuss the pros and cons of this approach. Results The operating time was 775 min and the operative blood loss was 485 ml. The pathology was recurrent adenocarcinoma invading the prostate and urethra with negative surgical margins. The postoperative course was uneventful except for a urinary tract infection that was treated with antibiotics. Conclusions The transanal/perineal endoscopic approach may have some benefits for extended pelvic surgery for recurrent rectal cancer.