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33. Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection

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This chapter on laparoscopic low anterior resection describes a stepwise process for performing the operation. It describes the key anatomy, equipment and technique. It briefly covers indications, perioperative care and complications.

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  1. Department of General and Oncological Surgery, City of Hope Hospital, Duarte, CA, USA

    Christopher R. Oxner M.D.

  2. Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA

    Alessio Pigazzi M.D., Ph.D

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Correspondence to Christopher R. Oxner M.D. .

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  1. Medical Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, 92868, California, USA

    Ninh T. Nguyen

  2. Clinics, Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and, Iowa City, 52242, Iowa, USA

    Carol E.H. Scott-Conner

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Oxner, C.R., Pigazzi, A. (2012). 33. Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection. In: Nguyen, N., Scott-Conner, C. (eds) The SAGES Manual. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2347-8_33

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