Abstract
Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) has become the standard surgical treatment of rectal cancer. There is however technical challenges when operating patients with a narrow pelvis with tumours located in distal or middle part of the rectum. We describe a case of a 71-year-old male operated for a rectal cancer by LTME assisted by transanal approach. The patient had an uneventful post-operative course. Follow-up showed no signs of recurrence.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Transanal minimally invasive surgery for distal rectal cancer treatment. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 52 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2-3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 22 dec. 2014 |