title: Combined endoscopic trans-anal rectal mucosal ablation and laparoscopic partial proctectomy for ulcerative colitis--a new procedure.
abstract: A case is reported in which endoscopic trans-anal rectal mucosal ablation (ETARMA) was employed in combination with laparoscopic partial proctectomy in order to decrease complications associated with open surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgery, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent, UK. tobycolegatestone@yahoo.com
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authors.lastname: Colegate-Stone
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authors.lastname: Raymond
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authors.lastname: Khot
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authors.lastname: Parker
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authors.lastname: Stewart