Outcomes of robotic partial excision of the levator ani muscle for locally advanced low rectal cancer invading the ipsilateral pelvic floor at the anorectal ring level.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

Published Date: Aug 18, 2021

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate partial excision of the levator ani muscle (PELM) enables preservation of anal sphincter function although levator ani muscle (LAM) was invaded.

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Seung Yoon Yang

Department of Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Min Soo Cho
Nam Kyu Kim

Keywords

Anal Canal Humans Pelvic Floor Rectal Neoplasms Robotic Surgical Procedures Robotics Treatment Outcome

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Outcomes of robotic partial excision of the levator ani muscle for locally advanced low rectal cancer invading the ipsilateral pelvic floor at the anorectal ring level.

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