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New colotomy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Department of Surgery

Published in Gastroenterology Week, September 13th, 2010

New investigation results, 'Combined single-port and endoluminal technique for laparoscopic anterior resection,' are detailed in a study published in Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. According to a study from Hong Kong, "To determine the technical feasibility and clinical outcomes of laparoscopic anterior resection using combined single-port and endoluminal technique. A single port was placed at the umbilicus."

"Sigmoid colon was retracted using transabdominal sutures. After adequate mobilization, the colon was stapled distal to the lesion using noncutting endostapler, and the rectum was opened distal to the staple line. The transanal...

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