Abstract:

With the development of equipment and technology and the popularization of minimally invasive concept, laparoscopic total mesorectal resection has become the standard operation for radical resection of rectal cancer. The clinical application of 3D laparoscopy could makeup for the deficiency of two-dimensional image in recognizing the anatomical structure, with clearer vision of surgical field, more structured anatomy plane and more accurate operative procedures. Therefore the operation safety and clinical outcome could be continuously improved, with shorter learning curve. This paper summarizes the above hot issues based on our own experience and recent literatures, and proposes several improvement advices for clinical reference.

Key words: Rectal neoplasms, Laparoscopes, Three-dimension, Total Mesocolic excision