Surgical Margins and Short-Term Results of Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision for Low Rectal Cancer
It is suggested that laparoscopic total mesorectal excision of low-lying rectal cancer has advantages over an open procedure with less blood loss, reduced hospital stay, and a shorter disability period. Complete macroscopic surgical resection appears to be aided by improved pelvic view offered by la...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771787/ |