title: A New Laparoscopic Rectal Transection Method via Umbilical Incision Using Endo GIA™ Radial Reload.
abstract: We have developed a new laparoscopic rectal transection method via umbilical incision using Endo GIA™ Radial Reload with a Tri-Staple™ Technology (RR) (Covidien, New Haven, CT) stapler. A 65-year-old woman with a rectal carcinoid tumor underwent a laparoscopic low anterior resection. We successfully performed a rectal transection via umbilical incision using this stapler. The postoperative course was uneventful. The possibility of a rectal transection via umbilical incision was demonstrated in the current case. However, further studies are needed to confirm the safety and feasibility of this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fukui Prefectural Hospital, 2-8-1 Yotsui, Fukui, 910-8526 Japan.
authors.forename: Yasumitsu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hirano
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fukui Prefectural Hospital, 2-8-1 Yotsui, Fukui, 910-8526 Japan.
authors.forename: Masakazu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hattori
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fukui Prefectural Hospital, 2-8-1 Yotsui, Fukui, 910-8526 Japan.
authors.forename: Kenji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Douden
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fukui Prefectural Hospital, 2-8-1 Yotsui, Fukui, 910-8526 Japan.
authors.forename: Yasuo
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hashizume
keywords: Laparoscopic rectal transection; Laparoscopic surgery; Rectal cancer; Umbilical incision