Introduction: Colonic resection in gynecologic surgery, most commonly in the field of gynecologic oncology, is traditionally performed through open laparotomy. Most cases are performed during cancer debulking in either primary or recurrent settings. Other less common indications include resection of ovarian remnants or endometriotic lesions densely adherent to the large bowel, commonly the rectosigmoid colon.
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