Abstract
The currently used technology for transanal excision of rectal neoplasms is diathermy. However, control of bleeding is sometimes difficult. The Harmonic Scalpel provides a "dry" surgical field which facilitates the procedure and allows complete resection of the neoplasm with greater accuracy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-249 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Techniques in Coloproctology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Harmonic scalpel
- Rectal neoplasm
- Transanal resection