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Minimally invasive approach for retrorectal tumors above and below S3: a multicentric tertiary center retrospective study (MiaRT study)
BackgroundRetrorectal tumors are uncommon lesions developed in the retrorectal space. Data on their minimally invasive resection are scarce and the...
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The characteristics of the urogenital fascia in the retrorectal space based on male cadaveric dissection and its clinical application
BackgroundThe architecture of retrorectal fasciae is complex, as determined by different anatomical concepts. The aim of this study was to examine...
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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery technique: an acceptable approach for retrorectal tumors
IntroductionRetrorectal lesions (RRLs) are rare lesions that originate from the tissue present in the retrorectal space. The gold standard of care is...
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Surgical treatment of retrorectal tumors: a plea for a laparoscopic approach
IntroductionRetrorectal tumors (RRTs) are rare and often surgically excised due to the risk of malignant degeneration and compressive or obstructive...
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Recurrent Retrorectal Epidermoid Cyst: a 17-Years History
Retrorectal epidermoid cysts are rare and benign developmental tumors. We report the case of a 73-year-old woman affected by a retrorectal cyst;...
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Fascial space priority approach for laparoscopic total pelvic exenteration in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
BackgroundTotal pelvic exenteration (TPE) with intent to achieve a pathological R0 resection is now considered as the only chance of a long-term...
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Retrorectal adenocarcinoma arising from tailgut cysts: a rare case report
BackgroundTailgut cysts arise from the remnants of the tailgut during the embryonic period. Although malignant transition of tailgut cysts is very...
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Unusual Intraperitoneal Location of a Tailgut Cyst: a Case Report
Tailgut cyst, known as retrorectal cystic hamartoma, is a rare congenital lesion derived from the remnants of the embryological tailgut. It is...
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Endometriosis MR mimickers: T1-hyperintense lesions
Endometriosis is a chronic and disabling gynecological disease that affects women of reproductive age. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered...
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Anorectal Anatomy Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
The anorectal region is a commonly misunderstood area of the gastrointestinal tract, but a thorough understanding of the anatomy provides significant...
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Surgical management strategy of alimentary tract duplication involving the rectum in children
PurposeAlimentary tract duplication involving the rectum (ATD-R) is rare. The purpose of the study was to describe the features of pediatric ATD-R...
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Sacral chordoma with incidental rectal adenocarcinoma: a case report
BackgroundWe report a unique case of synchronous sacrococcygeal chordoma in association with rectal invasive adenocarcinoma. Retrorectal tumors are a...
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Persistent descending mesocolon as a vital risk factor for anastomotic failure and prolonged operative time for sigmoid colon and rectal cancers
BackgroundThe diagnostic criteria and effect of persistent descending mesocolon (PDM) on sigmoid and rectal cancers (SRCs) remain controversial. This...
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Laparoscopic Pelvic Exenteration with Bladder Sparing for Men with Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (with Video)
ObjectiveThe aim of this article was to introduce a fascial space priority approach for laparoscopic pelvic exenteration (PE) with bladder-sparing...
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Study on the factors influencing the prognosis after perianal abscess surgery
ObjectiveTo study the influence of clinical characteristics and diagnosis and treatment methods of perianal abscess on postoperative recurrence or...
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Modified serial techniques “ASTRO” facilitated laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for ultralow-lying rectal cancer in obese male patients: how we do it (with video)
BackgroundLaparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) is a technically challenging for ultralow-lying rectal cancer in obese male patients....
