TAMIS with partial excision of mesorectum and primary closure of rectal wound using vloc

Background: Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery has proven to be a viable alternative in the treatment of rectal tumors; however, rectal wound closure can be challenging. We describe our experience with this procedure using the vloc suture device. Resume: Eight successful Transanal Minimally Invasi...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Fonseca Alves Filho, Paulo Frederico de Oliveira Costa, Alexandre Lopes de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936315000258