Добавил:
kiopkiopkiop18@yandex.ru t.me/Prokururor I Вовсе не секретарь, но почту проверяю Опубликованный материал нарушает ваши авторские права? Сообщите нам.
Вуз: Предмет: Файл:
Ординатура / Хирургия / Библиотека им академика М.И. Перельмана / Книга_898_Библиотеки_им_академика_М_И_Перельмана.pdf
Скачиваний:
0
Добавлен:
31.08.2026
Размер:
33 Мб
Скачать
Fig. 3.19 Mobilization of the left colon under the IMA ( green arrow depicts elevation of the pedicle and dashed arrow depicts direction of
dissection). Notice the relationship of the ureter to the gonadal vessels. With permission from Yuko Tonohira
Fig. 3.20 Dashed green line depicts the posterior rectum, while the blue and orange lines represent the middle and anterior compartments; the middle com- partment is only present in females
the IMA off the aorta. The lower rectum is innervated by presacral nerves formed by the fusion of the lumbar splanch­nic nerves and the aortic plexus. Subsequently, these nerves combine to form the hypogastric plexus located just below the sacral promontory (Figs. 3.29 and 3.30 ). The hypogas- tric plexus gives rise to two main hypogastric nerves which travel along the lateral sacrum and pelvic sidewalls into the pelvic plexus located in the lower rectum adjacent to what are typically conceived as the lateral stalks of the mesorec­tum [ 9 , 10 ].
The parasympathetic innervation of the rectum and anal canal is comprised of sacral roots S2–4 and travels via the pelvic splanchnic nerves known as the latter (nervi) (Fig. 3.25 ).
The nervi erigentes fuse with the sympathetic hypogastric nerves at the pelvic plexus. From here the pelvic plexus gives to the inferior mesenteric plexus and the periprostatic plexus. The inferior mesenteric plexus distributes both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation to the lower rectum and anal canal. The periprostatic plexus supplies the prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, urethra, ejaculatory ducts, and bulbourethral glands [ 10 , 11 ].
Pelvic dissection poses a risk of injury to the pelvic nerves with increased risk of trauma at certain locations. High ligation of the IMA may lead to injury of the sympathetic preaortic nerves. Similarly, development of the avascular plane between the mesorectum and presacral fascia at the level of the sacral
3 Surgical Anatomy
35
Fig. 3.21 Pelvic anatomy highlighting the sacrum, hypogastric nerves, and avascular alveolar space between the fascia propria and presacral fascia
Anterior and Middle Compartments
The anterior compartment is largely comprised of the blad­der and the adjacent paravisceral fat pad. The nerve-vessel plate lies between the two structures. The middle compart­ment lies between the anterior and posterior compartment and exists only in females. It is outlined by the endopelvic fascia overlaying the uterus, vagina, and tuberosacral liga­ment (Fig.
3.22 ) .

Right Colectomy

With either approach, the patient is fi rst placed in a Trendelenburg position with the operating table inclined toward the left. The omentum is retracted by lifting and plac­ing this superiorly over the transverse colon and liver. The small bowel is then mobilized out of the pelvis and toward the left side of the abdomen. These steps will help isolate the terminal ileum, right colon, and mesentery from other vital structures (Figs. 3.1 and 3.2 ).
Right Colectomy: Distinct Anatomy of Medial-to- Lateral Mobilization
Fig. 3.22 Denonvilliers fascia can often be a diffi cult plane to identify;
careful tension/counter-tension between the rectum and the genitouri­nary structure will help develop the appropriate plane
promontory or the concavity of the sacrum exposes the superior hypogastric plexus and the hypogastric nerves to injury. Trauma at both levels results in sympathetic denervation with intact parasympathetic innervation leading to bladder dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation. As the dissection is extended cau­dally, the pelvic plexus may be damaged resulting in both sympathetic and parasympathetic denervation. Injury at this level can lead to rectal, urinary, and erectile dysfunction, vag­inal dryness, and dyspareunia [ 12 ].
Pearl: The critical maneuver in performing a medial-to-
lateral dissection for right colectomy is creation of a window around the origin of the ileocolic pedicle with appropriate tension near the bowel and then protection of the duodenum and other retroperitoneal structures during ligation and subsequent dissection .
The right colon is supplied by the ileocolic artery branch­ing off the superior mesenteric artery. Anatomically, it courses just infero-caudally to the third portion of the duodenum. This is best visualized by grasping either the cecum or mesentery close to the bowel wall anteriorly or ventrally. In thinner patients, identifi cation of the duodenal sweep or C curve can be observed with superoanterior retraction of the transverse colon. In some patients, this must be preceded by division of congenital fusion attachments of the right colon mesentery to the proximal transverse colon mesentery. With anterolateral retraction of the ileocecal region, a tenting or bowstringing effect will be noted—with the mesenteric vasculature acting as the scaffold (Figs. 3.5 and 3.31 ). In general, when tracing named mesenteric vascular structures, such as the ileocolic vessels, to their origin, there will be a thinning out or paucity of adiposity in the mesenteric fat on both sides of the vessels. Careful dissection through the mesentery at this avascular point is critical. This is generally fi rst performed by creating an opening in the peritoneum and mesentery inferiorly and then encircling the vessels superiorly. Some mobilization of the mesocolon from the retroperitoneal structures may be nec-
36
Fig. 3.23 Schematic representa­tion of the prostate, nerves, rectum, and pelvic structures
T.D. Francone and R.G. Landmann
Fig. 3.24 Reverse “C-shaped” plane during distal anterolateral dissec­tion along the pelvic side
essary and can be performed with gentle blunt sweeping motions dorsally. When doing so, care must be taken to visu­alize the right ureter inferolaterally and, in particular, the duo­denum posteriorly (Fig. 3.14a, b ). Once these structures are well visualized and out of harm’s way, a high or central liga­tion can be performed. This can be done in a variety of ways based on surgeon preference—endoscopic stapling devices, energy devices, or application of clips with intermediary divi­sion. At this point, the mesocolon can be safely grasped ven­trally, and the retroperitoneal attachments can be safely dissected away from the right colon and its mesentery either
sharply or with gentle brush movements. In this plane, one can see a thin white line of Toldt separating the retroperitoneal structures from the remainder of the mesocolon. Care must be taken to stay in the appropriate plane and not injure the duo­denum or, more laterally, not mobilize the kidney (Fig. 3.32 ).
Pearl : ( 1) Identifi cation of the duodenum is a helpful marker
for confi rming the correct plane of dissection and extent of dissection when performing the procedure for oncologic lymph node staging. (2) The critical maneuver in performing a medial-to-lateral dissection is to sustain proper tension and counter-tension . Only by doing so will the surgeon be able to identify and maintain the correct plane, allowing the proce­dure to continue along its natural progression .
A key point in performing this maneuver is to gently push or sweep the peritoneal refl ection line down rather than pull other structures down which generally causes more tearing and subsequent bleeding. Further distal dissection of the mes­entery is performed to the level of the middle colic vessels. The middle colic vessel is the primary blood supply to the proximal two-thirds of the transverse colon and branches off the superior mesentery artery just inferior to and then overlies the pancreas. Care must be taken to use precise technique in this retroperitoneal space as the pancreaticoduodenal and gas­troepiploic veins may cause signifi cant hemorrhage if excess tension and shearing occur. Once the middle colic vessel is identifi ed, the right branch of the middle colic vessel is then divided after isolation. This can be done with gentle anterosu­perior retraction of the transverse colon and consequent iden­tifi cation of the takeoff of the right and left branches of the middle colic—a classic “Y” pattern may be seen (Fig.
3.33 ).
3 Surgical Anatomy
Fig. 3.25 Entry into the presa­cral space involves retraction to the left to expose the right pelvic sidewall
37
Fig. 3.26 Medial mobilization of the left colon demonstrating the arterial blood supply, ureter, and nerves
In the vicinity of the hepatic fl exure, the right colic vein, located lateral to the right branch of the middle colic artery, will be seen coursing from the pancreas to the hepatic fl exure. This should also be carefully divided while preventing injury to the gastroepiploic vessels. Generally, after identifying the line of transection for the transverse colon, a window around the right branch of the middle colic artery (and right branch of middle colic vein) is created at the apex of the “Y” and is then divided in a left-to-right fashion. The dissection can then be extended inferiorly and proximally to mobilize the terminal ileal mesentery and also superiorly and distally to divide the
mesentery to the level of the middle colic vessels. These latter vessels are preserved in anticipation of anastomosis of the small bowel to the transverse colon. At this point, the right colon will now only be held in place by lateral avascular attachments to the abdominal sidewall and then the hepatic fl exure attachments and gastrocolic attachments of the omen­tum to the transverse colon. These can generally be easily divided by either a dissecting energy device (ultrasonic or bipolar type) or an energized, monopolar cautery/Metzenbaum scissors. Dissection proceeds proximally dividing the hepatic fl exure (Figs.
3.34 and 3.35 ) and again carefully avoiding the
38
T.D. Francone and R.G. Landmann
gastroepiploic vein and then the lateral attachments to the ascending colon in a superior-to-inferior fashion into the pel­vis while staying medial to the retroperitoneal structures, in particular Gerota’s fascia. At the conclusion of the mobiliza­tion, one will have kept the retroperitoneal fascia intact and dissected to the point of visualization of the preserved right iliac vessels, right psoas muscle, and right ureter (Fig. 3.32a,
b ).
Pearl : Maintenance of dissection in the appropriate plane
and gentle dissection of the retroperitoneal refl ection away from the target colon and mesentery allow for a safer and
more appropriate complete and intact oncologic resection without invasion of the tissues .
Inferiorly, along the terminal ileal mesentery, there is a refl ection noted at the attachment to the retroperitoneum (Fig. 3.36 ). This fold is medial to the ureter, overlies the right iliac vessels in the right pelvis, and is also superolateral to the sacral promontory. If entered appropriately with anterior retraction of the terminal ileum, this mobilization of the mes­entery from the retroperitoneum can be performed sharply without any energy-type devices and then continued superi­orly and separating the mesentery of the terminal ileum and right colon off the duodenum and pancreas as well.
Pearls : 1 . Leaving the lateral attachments to the abdominal sidewall
(line of Toldt) and hepatic fl exure until the very end of
dissection allows for appropriate scaffolding of the tissue
and aids in achieving counter-tension when necessary . 2 . When completing the detachment of these lateral attach-
ments, a visualization of a purple hue/discoloration will
be noted due to the previously dissected planes held in
place only by thin peritoneal tissue layers . This helps
demarcate the appropriate dissection line .
Fig. 3.27 The hypogastric plexus located just below the SP sacral promontory; PSS presacral space
Fig. 3.28 Cross-sectional view of the pelvis at the level of the sacral promontory
3 Surgical Anatomy
Fig. 3.29 Dissection of the ileo­colic pedicle from a medial approach
39
Fig. 3.30 Medial-to-lateral mobilization highlighting the duodenum and white line of Toldt as the ascending colon and mesentery are ventrally retracted
Right Colectomy: Distinct Anatomy of Lateral-to- Medial Mobilization
This approach is generally the easier dissection to learn and perform. There are several critical anatomic landmarks that, once appreciated, can lead to a safer, more expedient and appropriate oncologic resection (sometimes termed total
Pearl : Lateral-to-medial mobilization provides the surgeon
the easiest transition to laparoscopic colectomy and also helps in teaching others . Care must be taken to fi rst approach and identify the ureter and fold of the terminal ileal mesentery and its attachment to the retroperitoneum .
mesocolic excision—including the intact peritoneum encom­passing the colon and mesenteric structures including high ligation of the pedicles). With the exclusion of a right colec­tomy for pathological enlargement of the appendix (i.e., mucocele, cystadenoma, cystadenocarcinoma, or carcinoid),
Fig. 3.31 Depicts “Y” pattern of middle colic vessels
Fig. 3.32 Hepatic fl exure mobilization highlighting the liver, gallbladder, duodenum, and hepatocolic ligament ( HF hepatic fl exure, GB gallbladder)
Fig. 3.33 Mobilization of the hepatic fl exure from the trans­verse colon
3 Surgical Anatomy
41
Fig. 3.34 Visualization of the ureter while mobilizing the cecum and terminal ileum off the retroperitoneum. The ureter will course slightly more laterally on the right crossing over the right external iliac artery
grasping this tubular structure can help signifi cantly in retraction. Otherwise, either the terminal ileum or cecum can be gently and carefully grasped to mobilize the enteral structures anteriorly and toward the left upper quadrant. This will then clarify the lateral attachments of the colon and mes­entery to the retroperitoneum. Along the colon, this will be the right lateral line of Toldt. Division of this will enter into a loose alveolar plane, and then dissection can proceed dis­tally along the ascending colon to the hepatic fl exure. In the vicinity of the ileocecal valve, however, care must be taken to identify and preserve the ureter as it crosses the right iliac artery bifurcation (Figs.
3.14a, b and 3.16 ). Care should be
taken to stay within this appropriate plane and not too l ateral—otherwise, entry into Gerota’s fascia or mobilization of the kidney will ensue. Mobilization within the correct plane of the mesocolon from the retroperitoneum centrally (or medially) toward the takeoff base of the ileocolic pedicle will also expose the anterior surface of the duodenum and pancreas. The mesentery of the terminal ileum is then divided from the retroperitoneum to the level of the right iliac vessels as described above in the medial-to-lateral mobilization. At this point, as noted in the medial-to-lateral mobilization, the base of the ileocolic pedicle should now be easily visualized and divided as above.
Fig. 3.35 Laparoscopic view of the lesser sac from patient’s right side
Fig. 3.36 Accessing the lesser
sac through the omentum (gastro­colic ligament)
Right Colectomy: Common Steps
The gastrocolic attachments to the transverse colon need to be divided and then entry into the lesser sac is performed. The surgeon will fi rst lift the omentum and retract this supe­riorly. Division can then be done sharply as the attachments are generally avascular or otherwise easily controlled with monopolar cautery or an energy device. For right colecto­mies, the distal extent of dissection is generally around the falciform ligament or in line with the middle colic vessels. It
42
T.D. Francone and R.G. Landmann
is sometimes best to start at this point and work retrograde toward the hepatic fl exure. At a certain point, the omentum will then be fully mobilized. The lesser sac is entered and the proximal transverse mesocolon can then be sharply dissected from the other abdominal and retroperitoneal structures (Figs. 3.37 and 3.38 ). In particular, the posterior leaf of the omentum must be separated along its congenital attachments from the mesocolon. Care must be taken to completely and safely mobilize the mesocolon off of the duodenum and pancreas. As noted above, this area will have some vascular attachments that will need to be controlled. Another point of entry into the lesser sac will be the fusion or attachment of
Fig. 3.37 Transverse colon anatomy
the gallbladder dome to the transverse colon or mesocolon. Similarly to above, entry at this level will also expose the lesser sac, and then one can proceed to mobilize the mesoco­lon off the duodenum. All that will remain at this point will be the hepatic fl exure attachments, which should now be eas­ily divided.
Once completely dissected, the right colon and mesentery should be able to be mobilized and expressed as a mid­line structure. Division of the intestines and subsequent anastomosis can now be performed either in a laparo­scopic fashion intracorporeally or in an open fashion once extracorporealized through an extraction incision. Details of these techniques will be discussed in a later chapter.
Transverse Colectomy and the Middle Colic Vessels
Pearl : The critical maneuver in performing a transverse colectomy is identifi cation of the middle colic artery and its distal right and left branches . In addition, care should be taken to prevent injury to the pancreas and right gastroepi­ploic vein . Ability to approach this from both sides of the patient will contribute to success .
In cases requiring resection of the transverse colon, the middle colic vessel will need to be ligated and divided, sometimes in a high fashion (Figs. 3.39 and 3.40 ). This can proceed as a progression of the above steps. However, rather than isolating the right branch of the middle colic vessel, the entire middle colic vessel may be divided. This can be iso-
Fig. 3.38 Middle colic vessels
3 Surgical Anatomy
Fig. 3.39 Dissection of the IMA via a medial-to-lateral approach
43
Fig. 3.40 Laparoscopic hand-assist demonstrating the areolar plane between the colon mesentery and the retroperitoneum; IMA inferior mesenteric artery
Fig. 3.41 Anatomy of the left colon highlighting the IMA pedicle and sacral promontory
lated by gently retracting the mesentery of the transverse colon superiorly. The middle colic artery and its right and left branches will be identifi ed. During dissection of the transverse colon mesentery off the pancreas and before divi­sion of the middle colic vein, the right gastroepiploic vein overlying the pancreas must be identifi ed and preserved. In certain cases, the transverse mesentery may be divided as a proximal progression during total (procto)colectomy. This is generally done with the surgeon on the patient’s right side after mobilization of the left colon. In this instance, after the splenic fl exure is mobilized and divided, the transverse mes­entery may then be serially ligated and divided in a retro­grade fashion using an energy device. Alternately, a window can be created around the middle colic vessels and divided in an antegrade right-to-left fashion. This continues proximally to divide either the middle colic artery or both right and mid­dle colic branches.

Left Colectomy and Anterior Resection

Pearl : The critical maneuver in performing a medial-to­lateral dissection is to sustain proper tension and counter­tension . Only by doing so will the surgeon be able to identify and maintain the correct plane, allowing the procedure to continue along its natural progression .
The patient is oriented in the Trendelenburg position with the left side tilted up, which assists in displacing the small intestine into the upper abdomen. This is an exceptional opportunity to appreciate the pelvic anatomy in its entirety before starting one’s dissection. Take a moment to understand the multiple compartments of the pelvis including the rela­tionship of pelvic vessels to the organs and the variations in pelvic anatomy between males and females.
Similar to a right colectomy, the initial dissection involves the development of the avascular plane between the