Transanal excision of rectal tumors using a laparoscopic stapler.
A successful method for transanal excision of low-lying rectal tumors is described. With the use of laparoscopic staplers, these tumors can be completely and safely excised and adequate hemostasis obtained.
De Gennaro
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Department of Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Lescher
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TC
D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers