Anterior resection of rectosigmoid (usually for carcinoma) via midline incision; uses double-layer, hand-sewn, side-to-end bowel anastomosis. Care must be taken to avoid injuring ureters bilaterally.
InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog
Details of surgical procedures, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of medical diseases,medical and surgical eponyms, and surgeons and surgery in the news