A. Proximal bowel division is performed using linear stapler (The black arrow marks the resection line). B. The rectal specimen is everted out of the body transanally. C. The distal rectal resection ...

Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection, also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel ...

CLINICAL experience with patients who have had massive bowel resection suggests that gastric hypersecretion may occur and can significantly affect the course. Summarized below are 2 cases in which an ...

Distal bowel division is performed using linear stapler (The black arrow marks the resection line). B. The distal rectal stump is opened, and the distal side of specimen is gently pulled outside of ...