Transanal resection of rectal neoplasms using the Harmonic Scalpel.
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.
Rabau
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Proctology Unit Department of Surgery B, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. rabau@tasmc.health.gov.il
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*