In this chapter we analyze the surgical technique of rectal resections, focusing
on describing the laparoscopic approach and our usual technique.
The laparoscopic surgical set includes the usual instruments, which means
atraumatic grasping forceps, dissector, clip applier, and a suction-irrigation
system. Furthermore each surgeon should use the dissection-coagulation system
that he or she is most familiar with (bipolar, ultrasounds, radiofrequency),
as there is no particular standard set of instruments. Linear, angular or circular
staplers for transanal mechanical anastomosis can also be chosen.
