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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2026; 18(3): 115484
Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115484
Published online Mar 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115484
Figure 2 Surgical steps of the modified natural orifice specimen extraction surgery procedure.
A: The bowel was transected at the proximal and distal ends of the tumor; B: An overlap anastomosis was performed between the proximal and distal segments to create a common enterotomy; C: The specimen is extracted transanally through the common opening; D: The common opening is closed with barbed sutures.
- Citation: Li YB, Zhu C, Xia LG, Sun X, Zhong KL, Li Y. Modified natural orifice specimen extraction type IV surgery for rectosigmoid cancer: A retrospective clinical study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(3): 115484
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i3/115484.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i3.115484