title: Laparoscopic intracorporeal distal rectal transection with the CONTOUR(®) device.
abstract: Laparoscopic rectal resection is considered technically more demanding than laparoscopic colectomy. Rectal transection is a challenging part of laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection and restorative proctocolectomy. We describe our technique for laparoscopic rectal transection with a curved cutter, a device initially designed for open surgery, combined with the use of a ring-mounted sterile drape that allows maintenance of sufficient intra-abdominal gas pressure in a series of 34 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, San Giovanni Hospital, 9, Via Amba Aradam, 00184, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Alevizos
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Lirici
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000209:etiology; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D004210:Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology