Three-step standardized approach for complete mobilization of the splenic flexure during robotic rectal cancer surgery

Ahmed, J.; KUZU, MEHMET; Figueiredo, N.; Khan, J.; Parvaiz, A.

doi:10.1111/codi.13313

Three-step standardized approach for complete mobilization of the splenic flexure during robotic rectal cancer surgery

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Ahmed J., KUZU M. A., Figueiredo N., Khan J., Parvaiz A.

COLORECTAL DISEASE, vol.18, no.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 18 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1111/codi.13313
Journal Name: COLORECTAL DISEASE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, robotic surgery, education, flexure mobilization, LAPAROSCOPIC ANTERIOR RESECTION
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim The aim of this technical note is to describe a three-step technique for expeditious and complete mobilization of the splenic flexure (CMSF) during single docking totally robotic rectal cancer surgery.