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R Mathew,Sh Kim

doi:10.13172/2053-3225-1-1-530

Abstract

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Highlights

Invasive surgery for colorectal diseases has dramatically changed since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery
In 1994, Schiessel described an alternative approach of intersphincteric resections (ISRs) for these low rectal tumours[1], with acceptable short-term to medium-term results from oncological and functional perspectives
There have been proponents for undertaking ISR laparoscopically, with evidence showing that it is safe, feasible and with acceptable outcomes[6,7,8], and that outcomes were comparable with open approach[9]

Summary

Introduction

Invasive surgery for colorectal diseases has dramatically changed since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery. The intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancers pro-vides a challenge for open approach and for laparoscopic method. Methodology Here, we report a detailed operative technique for performing a robotic intersphincteric resection and coloanal anastomosis. In 1994, Schiessel described an alternative approach of intersphincteric resections (ISRs) for these low rectal tumours[1], with acceptable short-term to medium-term results from oncological and functional perspectives. There have been proponents for undertaking ISR laparoscopically, with evidence showing that it is safe, feasible and with acceptable outcomes[6,7,8], and that outcomes were comparable with open approach[9]. We describe technical aspects of our operative approach to performing a robotic ISR and coloanal anastomosis

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