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Watch this video to learn more as Dr. Longcope performs a laparoscopic total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis using HARMONIC™ 1100 Shears and ECHELON CIRCULAR™ Powered Stapler.
Watch this video to learn more as Dr. Longcope performs a laparoscopic lower anterior resection with splenic flexure mobilization using the HARMONIC ACE™+7 Shears.
Watch this playlist to learn more as Dr. David Longcope performs a laparoscopic left colectomy and low anterior resection in a cadaver model.
Step 1: Port Placement
Step 2: Trendelenberg, Sweep Small Bowel, Find Ureter
Step 3: Mobilize Left Colon and Rectosigmoid
Step 4: Ligate Vessel
Step 5: Take Mesentery, Clean Rectum, Divide Bowel
Step 6a: Exteriorize and Resect Specimen, Place Anvil - Hand Sewn
Step 6b: Exteriorize and Resect Specimen, Place Anvil - Purse String
Step 6c: Exteriorize and Resect Specimen, Place Anvile - Triple Staple
Step 7: Place Stapler and Create Anastomosis
Step 8: Close
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