title: Total mesorectal excision and low rectal anastomosis for the treatment of rectal cancer and prevention of pelvic recurrences.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic, Weston, USA.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wexner
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000556:secondary*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000601:surgery*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*