Preservation of the left colic artery in modified laparoscopic anterior rectal resections without auxiliary abdominal incisions for transanal specimen retrieval
Abstract Background Laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection is the most widely used surgical procedure for middle and low rectal cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and safety of the extracorporeal placement of the anvil in preserving the left colic artery in laparosc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01593-0 |