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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
Watch this video to learn more about Jean Ashburn, MD performing a Right Colectomy using the ECHELON 3000 Stapler and ENSEAL X1 Straight Jaw.
Featured Programs

Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection
A comprehensive on-the-go resource designed to help surgical trainees prepare for cases, providing quick access to bulleted step-by-step procedure guides, short procedural videos, and anatomy within procedures.

Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy
A comprehensive on-the-go resource designed to help surgical trainees prepare for cases, providing quick access to bulleted step-by-step procedure guides, short procedural videos, and anatomy within procedures.

Energy Academy
This program offers concise learning to understand monopolar, bipolar, and ultrasonic energy modalities.

Stapling Academy
This program offers interactive learning about the science of stapling and novel stapler design technologies.
Featured Programs

Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection
A comprehensive on-the-go resource designed to help surgical trainees prepare for cases, providing quick access to bulleted step-by-step procedure guides, short procedural videos, and anatomy within procedures.

Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy
A comprehensive on-the-go resource designed to help surgical trainees prepare for cases, providing quick access to bulleted step-by-step procedure guides, short procedural videos, and anatomy within procedures.

Energy Academy
This program offers concise learning to understand monopolar, bipolar, and ultrasonic energy modalities.

Stapling Academy
This program offers interactive learning about the science of stapling and novel stapler design technologies.