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Transanal access for rectal tumors: the simultaneous use of a flexible endoscope and SILS

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The authors report that TEM with a single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) port can be facilitated by the use of a colonoscope instead of a conventional laparoscopic camera. The colonoscope can be inserted through one of the SILS channels and has the added benefit of flexibility, insufflation, irrigation, suction, and an operative port.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Infanta Sofia University Hospital, San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain

    R. Cantero

  2. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Santa Elena Hospital, Marbella, Spain

    G. Salgado

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Cantero, R., Salgado, G. Transanal access for rectal tumors: the simultaneous use of a flexible endoscope and SILS. Tech Coloproctol 18, 301–302 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0916-4

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