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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[Image:Abdominoperineal resection.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An illustration of what is done in an abdominoperineal resection and the result.]]
This is a relatively uncommon specimen. APRs are done for distal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]]s when a [[lower anterior resection]] (LAR) is not feasible.
This is a relatively uncommon specimen. APRs are done for distal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]]s when a [[lower anterior resection]] (LAR) is not feasible.