Stapling Anastomosis for Rectal Cancer

Synopsis

The stapling method of anastomosis is becoming increasingly popular and especially for low colo-rectal procedures. The technique of anterior resection of the rectum is demonstrated. The mobilisation and excision of the tumour is by the conventional established method. The detailed preparation of the bowel for the stapling anastomosis is shown in stages and the precise technique of stapling is demonstrated.

Series

Royal Society of Medicine Video Library of Surgery and Medicine, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Postgraduate trainees.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

bowel diseases; cancer; stapling procedure; surgery

Credits

Contributor

Richard J Heald

Sponsor

Name

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Name

Royal Society of Medicine

Distributor

Name

Macmillan Medical Video Productions

Notes

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