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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2013; 19(24): 3841-3846
Published online Jun 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i24.3841
Anus-preserving rectectomy via telescopic colorectal mucosal anastomosis for low rectal cancer: Experience from a Chinese cohort
Shi-Yong Li, Gang Chen, Xue Bai, Fu-Yi Zuo, Guang Chen, Jun-Feng Du, Xiao-Jun Wei, Wei Cui
Shi-Yong Li, Gang Chen, Xue Bai, Fu-Yi Zuo, Guang Chen, Jun-Feng Du, Xiao-Jun Wei, Wei Cui, Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of PLA Beijing Military Command, Beijing 100700, China
Author contributions: Li SY, Chen G, Bai X and Zuo FY designed the surgical strategy; Li SY, Chen G, Cui W and Du JF performed the operation; Wei XJ and Chen G analyzed data; and Li SY and Du JF wrote the paper.
Supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81041025 and 81000189
Correspondence to: Shi-Yong Li, MD, Director, Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of PLA Beijing Military Command, 5 Nanmencang, Dongsi Shitiao, Beijing 100700, China. lisybz@163.com
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Received: May 14, 2013
Revised: May 24, 2013
Accepted: June 1, 2013
Published online: June 28, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: Li et al developed the telescopic colorectal mucosal anastomosis technique based on the experiences and lessons from several sphincter-preserving operations under preconditions of low rectal resection, which improved the anastomotic stoma and alleviated tension. With this modified technique used over the past 20 years, the incidence of anastomotic leakage was significantly decreased and the long-term outcome was satisfactory with good anal function and a lower rate of incontinence.