%0 Journal Article %T Laparoscopic anterior resection for cancer: a step-by-step technique %A Macina, Simona %A Baldari, Ludovica %A Cassinotti, Elisa %A Della Porta, Massimiliano %A Boni, Luigi %J Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery %D 2019 %B 2019 %9 %! Laparoscopic anterior resection for cancer: a step-by-step technique %K %X These videos show our step-by-step technique for laparoscopic low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer with total mesorectal excision (TME). The procedure starts in the usual fashion with a high central ligation of the inferior mesenteric vessels, complete excision of the mesorectum, fluorescence angiography for perfusion control and end-to-end anastomosis. The splenic flexure is not mobilized routinely, but just when it is necessary to perform a tension free anastomosis. %U https://ales.amegroups.org/article/view/5138 %V 4 %P %@ 2518-6973