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rectosigmoidectomy

Known as: proctosigmoidectomy, rectosigmoid resection 
Surgical removal part or all of the sigmoid colon, and part or all of the rectum.
National Institutes of Health

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Abdominal CavityGastrointestinal systemIntestinesRectum

Broader (1)

Excision

Narrower (1)

sigmoid colectomy

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
NOTES transanal rectal cancer resection using transanal endoscopic microsurgery and laparoscopic assistance
Background The feasibility and safety of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) transanal endoscopic… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Discoid or segmental rectosigmoid resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis: a case-control study.
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Surgical outcome and long‐term follow up after laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis
The aim of this study was to assess the long‐term outcome of treating severely symptomatic women with deep infiltrating… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Surgical management of rectal prolapse.
BACKGROUND The problem of complete rectal prolapse is formidable, with no clear predominant treatment of choice. Surgical… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Adjuvant Radiotherapy Is Associated With Increased Sexual Dysfunction in Male Patients Undergoing Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Predictive Model
Objectives:The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of radiotherapy (RT) on sexual function in patients… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Long‐term results of reirradiation for patients with recurrent rectal carcinoma
The current study was conducted to assess the long‐term results of reirradiation in patients with recurrent rectal carcinoma. 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Laparoscopic management of colorectal endometriosis
AbstractBackground: In the past, intestinal endometriosis diagnosed at laparoscopy has generally required conversion to… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Abdominal resection rectopexy with pelvic floor repair versus perineal rectosigmoidectomy and pelvic floor repair for full‐thickness rectal prolapse
A randomized trial was performed to compare abdominal resection rectopexy and pelvic floor repair (n = 10) with perineal… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Perineal rectosigmoidectomy in the elderly
Between April 1989 and October 1991, 20 consecutive patients underwent perineal rectosigmoidectomy and coloanal anastomosis for… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Single layer anastomosis after rectosigmoid resection
Anastomosis after resection of the rectosigmoid colon is often followed by leakage at the suture line. When occult leakage… 
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