ABDOMINOPERINEAL RESECTION (APR)
DATE AND TIME: [Date and time]
URGENCY: Elective / Non-elective
SURGEON: [Name]
ASSISTANT: [Name / None]
ANAESTHETIST: [Name]
Indication: Carcinoma of the low rectum or anus invading the sphincter complex, where adequate distal clearance and sphincter preservation are not achievable. Results in a permanent end colostomy.
Patient Position: Lloyd-Davies (lithotomy with Trendelenburg).
Anaesthesia: General.
Prophylactic Antibiotics: Per protocol.