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- Title
Low section of the rectum during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision using the Contour device. Technical report.
- Authors
Targarona, E.; Balagué, C.; Berindoague, R.; Pey, A.; Martinez, C.; Hernandez, P.; Garriga, J.; Trias, M.; Targarona, E M; Balagué, C
- Abstract
The article demonstrates the possible utility of Ethicon's stapler and cutting device Contour in endoscopic surgery. The device has a curved end which can be used to encircle the distal rectum and perform a uniform horizontal stapling line with a single shot. The main functional qualities of the Contour device are also discussed.
- Subjects
STAPLERS (Surgery); SUTURING instruments; LIGATURE (Surgery); ETHICON Endo-Surgery Inc.; ENDOSCOPIC surgery; SURGICAL instruments; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques, 2007, Vol 21, Issue 2, p327
- ISSN
1866-6817
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-005-0800-7