Introduction Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer is associated with several fundamental problems.A narrow pelvis,deep tumor location,obesity,and comparatively larger tumors lead to difficu...Introduction Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer is associated with several fundamental problems.A narrow pelvis,deep tumor location,obesity,and comparatively larger tumors lead to difficulties in performing clear dissection,accurately determining a safe distance from the lower margin of the tumor,and performing adequate lavage of the pelvic cavity distal to the tumor before sealing the rectum[1,2].展开更多
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文摘Introduction Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer is associated with several fundamental problems.A narrow pelvis,deep tumor location,obesity,and comparatively larger tumors lead to difficulties in performing clear dissection,accurately determining a safe distance from the lower margin of the tumor,and performing adequate lavage of the pelvic cavity distal to the tumor before sealing the rectum[1,2].