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World J Surg Proced. Dec 28, 2023; 13(3): 22-28
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v13.i3.22
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v13.i3.22
Endoscopic intermuscular dissection for locally advanced rectal cancer: A case report
Anurag Sekra, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland 2025, New Zealand
Tracy Tan, Department of Pathology, Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland 2025, New Zealand
Author contributions: Sekra A performed the procedure and wrote the manuscript, Tan T reported the pathology and described the pathology figure in the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Anurag Sekra, FRACP, MBBS, MD, Doctor, Department of Gasdoctorsekra@gmail.com
Received: October 13, 2023
Peer-review started: October 14, 2023
First decision: October 24, 2023
Revised: November 8, 2023
Accepted: November 21, 2023
Article in press: November 21, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 74 Days and 5.8 Hours
Peer-review started: October 14, 2023
First decision: October 24, 2023
Revised: November 8, 2023
Accepted: November 21, 2023
Article in press: November 21, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 74 Days and 5.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Endoscopic intermuscular dissection is a novel technique for management of locally advanced rectal cancer especially for patients who are not fit for oncological surgery or chemoradiotherapy. This technique ensures local resection of the tumour which is safe and feasible with minimal recovery times.