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Transvaginal specimen extraction in a laparoscopic anterior resection of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc right salpingo-oophorectomy

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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has well-known benefits. However, an abdominal incision, albeit much smaller than conventional surgery, is still needed. A transvaginal extraction of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc salpingo-oophorectomy and colorectal mechanical anastomosis is described. The technique is feasible and safe. The excellent recovery of the 86-year-old patient shows the potential future of the natural orifices endoscopic surgery.

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  1. Service of General Surgery, Hospital Carmen y Severo Ochoa, Sienra 11, 33800, Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Spain

    L. J. García Flórez, B. Quijada, V. Álvarez, M. A. Galarraga & J. L. Graña

  2. Service of Gynaecology, Hospital Carmen y Severo Ochoa, Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Spain

    J. Argüelles

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García Flórez, L.J., Argüelles, J., Quijada, B. et al. Transvaginal specimen extraction in a laparoscopic anterior resection of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc right salpingo-oophorectomy. Tech Coloproctol 14, 161–163 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-009-0561-8

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