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Rectal resection according to Hartmann

  1. Laparotomy and Exploration

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    Marking of the planned stoma, which should be placed in the outer third of the rectus muscle on the line between the spine and the navel.
    Midline laparotomy. Insertion of a ring drape and a self-retaining retractor.
    Thorough exploration of the entire abdomen and exclusion of extrahepatic metastases.

  2. Mobilization of the Sigmoid Colon

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    The colon is pulled medially and the lateral adhesions with the peritoneum lateral to the abdominal wall are sharply dissected.

  3. Central Transection of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery

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    Central Transection of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery
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    Pre-aortic dissection after opening the retroperitoneum and central transection of the inferior mesenteric artery under ligatures (central piercing) while preserving the superior hypogastric plexus.

  4. Resection of the Descending Colon

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    Resection of the Descending Colon
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    Mobilization of the descending-sigmoid junction. Transection of the mesosigmoid up to the centrally ligated artery. Resection of the oral margin with a GIA stapler.

Total Mesorectal Excision; Visualization of the Left Ureter

Incision of the pelvic floor peritoneum with the electric knife. Excision and detachment of the mes

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