Robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer with side-to-end anastomosis in a patient with anal stenosis
Abstract Background Colorectal anastomosis using the double stapling technique (DST) has become a standard procedure. However, DST is difficult to perform in patients with anal stenosis because a circular stapler cannot be inserted into the rectum through the anus. Thus, an alternative procedure is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-021-02121-9 |