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The description of the classic partial gastrectomy for benign lesions and its variation: antrectomy covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of benign gastric tumors.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: surgical approach, principles, mobilization of greater curvature, mobilization/transection, gastrojejunal anastomosis, gastroduodenal anastomosis, difficult duodenums, freeing of the curvature, transection of the stomach, restoration/continuity, Billroth I anastomosis, Billroth II anastomosis.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the gastrectomy for benign lesions: modified partial gastrectomy covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of benign tumors.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: surgical approach, gastrectomies/principles, proximal gastrectomy, modified resections/stapling device.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the surgical anatomy of the rectum covers all aspects of anatomical relationships.
The anatomical steps of the chapter presentation are presented in a step by step way: general anatomy, pelvic fasciae, retrorectal spaces, prerectal spaces, lateral rectal spaces, vascular supply, rectal nerves.