Transrectal natural orifice specimen extraction after sigmoidectomy with D2 lymph node dissection – a video vignette

A technical guide for everted natural orifice specimen extraction after low anterior resection of the rectum — a video vignette

“…Compared with conventional laparoscopic surgery, the natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) technique results in a shorter hospital stay, shorter time to first flatus, less postoperative pain and fewer total perioperative complications [1], including better cosmetic and psychological effect and lower rates of incisional hernia [2,3]. Moreover, the last meta‐analysis demonstrates more accelerated postoperative bowel movement and earlier discharge from the hospital [4].…”