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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2014; 20(41): 15125-15134
Published online Nov 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i41.15125
Published online Nov 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i41.15125
Figure 2 View of the pelvic dissection at the time of laparoscopic proctectomy.
Total mesorectal excision was carried out to the level of the levator muscles and the mesorectum is reflected superiorly. This quality of exposure is rarely seen in open total mesorectal excision.
- Citation: Shussman N, Wexner SD. Current status of laparoscopy for the treatment of rectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(41): 15125-15134
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i41/15125.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i41.15125