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Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
Published on: February 12, 2022
Laparoscopic excision of retrorectal tumours
1John Goligher Colorectal Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to demonstrate a laparoscopic technique for the excision of retrorectal tumours.
Method:
A retrospective review of cases identified from a prospectively maintained database was undertaken.
Results:
Ten patients (seven female; median age 45 years (range 23-79) underwent successful laparoscopic excision with no significant morbidity or intra-operative mishaps.
Conclusion:
The procedure was deemed to be safe and we include a video to show the operative technique.
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