Simple technique for pelvic drain placement in laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection

Dis Colon Rectum. 1994 Apr;37(4):381-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02053602.

Abstract

The placement of a pelvic drain after abdominoperineal resection of the rectum is a routine practice. We present a simple technique for laparoscopic placement of such a drain through the abdominal wall following laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
  • Drainage / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Pelvis / surgery*
  • Perineum / surgery*