Low Anterior Resection
Low Anterior Resection
Definition
Resection of the rectum for cancer through an incision in the lower abdomen.
Also known as Anterior Resection of Rectum, LAR, LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION, Lower Anterior Rectal Resection — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C3814448 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Intestine | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Rectum | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |