Anatomical Planes in Rectal Cancer Surgery

Halil İbrahim Açar; Mehmet Ayhan Kuzu

doi:10.4274/tjcd.galenos.2019.2019-10-2

Anatomical Planes in Rectal Cancer Surgery

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Anatomical Planes in Rectal Cancer Surgery

Turk J Colorectal Dis 2019;29(4):165-170 DOI: 10.4274/tjcd.galenos.2019.2019-10-2

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Abstract

This review outlines important anatomical landmarks not only for rectal cancer surgery but also for pelvic exentration.

Keywords: Anorectal anatomy, pelvic anatomy, surgical anatomy of rectum

Introduction

Figure 5. Important nerve structures of the pelvic sidewall

Figure 7. Important arteries and veins of the pelvic and anorectal regions

Figure 8. Blood supply of the pelvic and anorectal regions

Figure 9. Blood supply of the pelvic and anorectal regions

Figure 10. Veins of the pelvic and anorectal regions

Figure 11. Pelvic plexus and structures innervated by pelvic plexus

Figure 12. Innervation of the pelvic and anorectal regions

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