title: Transanal resection of rectal neoplasms using the Harmonic Scalpel.
abstract: The currently used technology for transanal excision of rectal neoplasms is diathermy. However, control of bleeding is sometimes difficult. The Harmonic Scalpel provides a "dry" surgical field which facilitates the procedure and allows complete resection of the neoplasm with greater accuracy.
authors.affiliation: Proctology Unit Department of Surgery B, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. rabau@tasmc.health.gov.il
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rabau
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*