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.
| Translated title of the contribution | Transanal minimally invasive surgery for distal rectal cancer treatment. |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 176 |
| Issue number | 52 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2-3 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Dec 2014 |
