Perineal or Abdominal Approach First During Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer

BACKGROUND:Intersphincteric resection during total mesorectal excision for low rectal cancer can be performed through a primary abdominal or a primary perineal approach.OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the results of a primary perineal approach with those of a primary abdominal app