Sexual dysfunction after curative radical resection of rectal cancer in men: the role of extended systematic lymph-node dissection
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2006
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Int Scientific Information, Inc
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
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Background: This study was designed to determine the incidence and patterns of sexual dysfunction after curative radical resections (CRR) with or without extended systematic lymph-node dissection (ESLND) for rectal cancer. Material/Methods: A total of 91 patients with rectal cancer were reviewed with respect to surgical procedures and postoperative sexual functions using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), a 15-item self-administered questionnaire. CCR (abdomino-perineal resections or sphincter-saving anterior resections) was performed in 78 patients (Group 1) and ESLND plus CRR in 13 patients (Group 11), and sexual functions were also evaluated in the colostomy and non-colostomy subgroups. Results: In the postoperative period, the five domains of IIEF scoring decreased significantly from the pre-operative scores in both groups (p < 0.05), but the postoperative decreases were not significant between groups I and II (p > 0.05). Having a permanent colostomy decreases IIEF scores in all colostomized patients. Conclusions: CRR and CRR+ESLND both decrease sexual function and lymph-node dissection is not considered to have any additive effect on this decrease. In addition to standard surgery, anxiety about having a malignant disease and permanent colostomy may play an important role in male sexual dysfunction.
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Rectal Cancer, Extended Systematic Lymph-node Dissection, Sexual Functions
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Medical Science Monitor
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Q3
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Q2
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12
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2
