Laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal resection of the rectum

1 May 1996

journal article
Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Vol. 39 (5) , 582-583
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02058716

Abstract

Laparoscopic resection of the low rectum is technically difficult. This article describes a technique for laparoscopic-assisted, transvaginal low anterior resection of the rectum, which is technically easier and leads to an excellent cosmetic result.

Keywords

COSMETIC
ANTERIOR
LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED
EASIER
ASSISTED TRANSVAGINAL RESECTION

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