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From: Long-term oncologic outcomes of natural orifice specimen extraction surgery versus conventional laparoscopic-assisted resection in the treatment of rectal cancer: a propensity-score matching study

Fig. 1

Disconnection and removal of specimens of the NOSES group. A The rectal mesentery is adequately naked by the surgeon. B The surgeon makes a transverse rectal incision 2 cm below the tumor. C The rectal stump is disinfected again. D Establish a sterile tumor-free channel. E The tumor-bearing rectum is closed and a protective sleeve is placed. F The tumor-bearing bowel is pulled out of the body through the protective sleeve and the specimen is removed. G The specimen is removed and the anastomotic staple holder is placed. H The distal incision is closed. I Complete the intestinal anastomosis

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