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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2015; 21(16): 4969-4974
Published online Apr 28, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i16.4969
Published online Apr 28, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i16.4969
Figure 2 Rectal mucosa and telescopic anastomosis.
A: Rectal mucosa is peeled off while retaining the rectal sheath: (1) Dentate line; (2) Rectal mucosa is peeled 2-4 cm from 2 cm above the dentate line; (3) Intact rectal muscle sheath 2-4 cm; B: Telescopic anastomosis: (1) Four stitches for telescopic colon seromuscular layer and rectal sheath; (2) Telescopic full-thickness colon and residual rectal submucosa; (3) Anatomosis is 1-2 cm above the dentate line.
- Citation: Li SY, Chen G, Du JF, Chen G, Wei XJ, Cui W, Zuo FY, Yu B, Dong X, Ji XQ, Yuan Q. Laparoscopic resection of lower rectal cancer with telescopic anastomosis without abdominal incisions. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(16): 4969-4974
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i16/4969.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i16.4969