Prospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2023; 29(23): 3715-3732
Published online Jun 21, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i23.3715
Figure 3
Figure 3 Diagram of pelvic dissection planes and intraoperative images of pelvic dissection. A: Pelvic dissection plane of robotic-assisted proctosigmoidectomy is under the serosa of the rectum or proper rectal fascia extended serous layer below the peritoneal reflection; B: Pelvic dissection under robotic endoscopy; C: Pelvic dissection plane of conventional laparoscopic Soave surgery is performed tightly around the rectal wall; D: Pelvic dissection under laparoscopy.