title: Posterior sagittal proctectomy.
abstract: Rectal excision for non-malignant conditions using a posterior sagittal approach is described in three patients. The technique allows excellent exposure of the rectum, meticulous haemostasis, minimal risk of pelvic nerve injury and accurate reconstruction of the pelvic floor without the need for drainage.
authors.affiliation: United Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Crabbe
mesh_terms: D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011349:Proctitis / Q000601:surgery; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*