title: The parasacral approach to the rectum.
abstract: The posterior parasacral approach to the rectum is well-suited to several benign conditions and may occasionally be indicated in malignant rectal disorder. The York Mason modification of the Kraske procedure permits preservation of the sphincters and preservation of anal continence. The procedure is recommended as part of a surgeon's repertoire in operations on the rectum.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*