Background The development and anatomy of Denonvilliers' fascia have been controversial
for many years and confusion exists about its operative appearance. Better appreciation of …

Background Long-term data from the CLASICC study demonstrated the oncologic
equivalence of laparoscopic and open rectal cancer surgery despite an increased …

Knowledge of the anorectal anatomy is essential for the understanding of surgical
techniques involving this area. Many publications about the development and anatomy of …

PURPOSE: The rectogenital septum (known in clinical literature as Denonvilliers' fascia)
forms an incomplete partition between the rectum and the urogenital organs in both men …

This work aimed to study the prevalence and radiologic anatomy of the middle rectal artery
(MRA) using computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and digital subtraction angiography …

PURPOSE: Opinion is divided whether Denonvilliers' fascia lies anterior or posterior to the
anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection in total mesorectal excision. This …

Background: No agreement has been found in the literature concerning the safest point of
ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (ima) in order to avoid nerve damage during the …

PURPOSE: In view of debate on the optimal surgical planes for total mesorectal excision,
this study was designed to explore the regional anatomy of the perirectal fascia and spaces …

PURPOSE: Many authors have discussed the presence and the importance of the lateral
ligaments of the rectum. Our contribution aims at clarifying some aspects of surgical anatomy …

The middle anorectal artery (MAA) is considered to supply the middle and lower parts of the
rectum, however, its prevalence and point of origin vary across the literature. Clinical …