Surgical specimen extraction via a prophylactic ileostomy procedure: A minimally invasive technique for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.

CONCLUSION: Surgical specimen extraction via a prophylactic ileostomy procedure represents a secure and feasible approach to laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery, and embodies the principle of minimally invasive surgery.
PMID: 29358887 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - January 7, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wang P, Liang JW, Zhou HT, Wang Z, Zhou ZX Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research