Aim: The aim of this study was to demonstrate a laparoscopic technique for the excision of retrorectal tumours.
Method: A retrospective review of cases identified from a prospectively maintained database was undertaken.
Results: Ten patients (seven female; median age 45 years (range 23-79) underwent successful laparoscopic excision with no significant morbidity or intra-operative mishaps.
Conclusion: The procedure was deemed to be safe and we include a video to show the operative technique.
Keywords: Surgical technique; laparoscopy; retrorectal tumour.
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