©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Surg Proced. Mar 28, 2015; 5(1): 58-64
Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.58
Published online Mar 28, 2015. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.58
Figure 3 Transanal specimen extraction.
A: In sigmoid colectomy, a grasping forceps is brought through the rectum, and the specimen is extracted through the colotomy made at the distal staple line; B: In low anterior resection, a grasping forceps is inserted under laparoscopic vision from the anus to grasp the staple in the stump, and the distal rectum is everted and pulled transanally outside the body.
- Citation: Akamatsu H, Tanemura M, Kishi K, Tei M, Masuzawa T, Wakasugi M. New approaches in laparoscopic surgery for colorectal diseases: The totally laparoscopic and single-incision approaches. World J Surg Proced 2015; 5(1): 58-64
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2832/full/v5/i1/58.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.58