World First: Rectal Tumor Removed Through Anus, Avoiding Painful Abdominal Incisions

Featured Article Main Category: Colorectal Cancer Also Included In: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology ; Medical Devices / Diagnostics Article Date: 03 Dec 20092:00 PST The world’s first patient to have a malignant rectal tumor removed through the anus, thus avoiding painful abdominal incisions, was a 76-year old woman who was able to leave the …

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