Figure 2: Bowel extraction through the anus (Method A). a, b: The bowel is transected to secure the adequate proximal and distal surgical margins. c: The enterotomy is made proximal to the staple at the upper rectum. d: The diseased segment is removed out of the body through the anus. e: The detachable anvil is gently passed into the colonic lumen. f: The stump of the rectum is closed by laparoscopic stapler.