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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Laparoscopic Assisted Abdominal Perineal Resection (APR) in a Low-Resource Setting: A Case Report From Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania.

Rajabu Athumani Bakari, Karushaija Mujwahuzi, Ahmed Abubakar Ahmed, Aidah Kenseko, Godbless Exaud Massawe, Kitembo Salum Kibwana

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Rajabu Athumani BakariDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Dar es Salaam Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0844-9465
Karushaija MujwahuziDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Ahmed Abubakar AhmedDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Aidah KensekoDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Godbless Exaud MassaweDepartment of Surgery Muhimbili National Hospital Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Kitembo Salum KibwanaDepartment of Surgery Muhimbili National Hospital Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

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Abstract

Abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a popular surgical method for rectal malignancies, offering benefits such as reduced blood loss and faster recovery. However, its application in low-resource settings is challenging due to limited access to advanced laparoscopic equipment. This case report points out a successful laparoscopic management of a case of low rectal tumor in a resource-limited setting.

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abdominoperineal resectionlaparoscopic surgerylow‐resource settingminimally invasive surgeryrectal cancerTanzania

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PMCPMC13093302

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