Fig. 2From: Advantages of ligating the rectum with gauze pad band in laparoscopic anterior resection of rectal cancer: a propensity score matched analysisEncircle and pull the rectal canal for adequate expose of the surgical fields. a, b Encircle the proximal rectal canal and ligate with one knot. c Pull the rectal canal to left direction. d Pull the rectal canal to right direction. e, f Pull the rectal canal to abdominal directionBack to article page