D ESPITE the fact that most carcinomas of the lower sigmoid colon can now be resected safely and effectively with preservation of the rectum, the safest and most effective treatment of cancers located at or below the reflection of the peritoneum remains the combined abdominoperineal resection. This operation includes a wide resection of the rectum, the rectal stalks and part of the levator ani muscles.
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