Study of NOTES-TME Versus L-LAR in Rectal Cancer

The technique begins with the TEO equipment and a purse string 1 cm distal to the tumor. The dissection progresses in the posterior part until the laparoscopic TME field is reached. After the section of the rectum and TME transanal dissection, the anvil of the circular mechanical stapler is introduced through the TEO rectoscope. In the laparoscopic field, the mesosigma is sectioned at the point where the colon section is to be performed. The TEO rectoscope is withdrawn, and the bag containing the specimen is removed through the anus. The stapler is inserted. From the laparoscopic field, the strings of the purse are tightened and the purse is closed around the rectal stump with a clip. Then the stapler are joined to perform the anastomosis and a loop ileostomy is placed in the right flank.

Standard laparoscopic low anterior resection of the rectum with total mesorectal excision and colorectal anastomosis