title: Laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal resection of the rectum.
abstract: Laparoscopic resection of the low rectum is technically difficult. This article describes a technique for laparoscopic-assisted, transvaginal low anterior resection of the rectum, which is technically easier and leads to an excellent cosmetic result.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shim
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kwun
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina