A nomogram for predicting feasibility of laparoscopic anterior resection with trans-rectal specimen extraction (NOSES) in patients with upper rectal cancer

Abstract Background Laparoscopic anterior resection with trans-rectal specimen extraction (NOSES) has been demonstrated as a safe and effective technique in appropriate patients with upper rectal cancer (RC). However, improper selection of RC candidates for NOSES may lead to potential surgical and o...

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Main Authors: Zhen-Yu Zhang, Zhe Zhu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Li Ni, Bing Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01290-4