title: [Laparoscopic surgery for low rectal cancer, intersphincteric resection, Miles or extralevator abdominoperineal excision].
abstract: Currently, the safety and efficiency of laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer have been confirmed by large amount of evidences. Laparoscopic surgery has been commonly applied in the treatment for low rectal cancer. Sphincter preservation is a highly concerning issue for patients and surgeons during rectal cancer surgery. Sphincter-preserving surgery should be based on the R0 resection. The article reviews the application of laparoscopic surgery for low rectal cancer and the choice of operations for sphincter-preserving surgery.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China. cp3169@163.com.
authors: Pan
authors: P
authors: Chi
authors: Zhifen
authors: Z
authors: Chen
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms; D012007:Rectum; D012449:Safety