Patient is scheduled for a non-emergency TME and low anterior resection (\< 10cm from the anal verge).
Patient has been radiated to the pelvic area 6-8 weeks prior to the study.
Subject signs and dates a written informed consent form (ICF) and indicates an understanding of the study procedures.
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Patient has known allergy to nickel.
Patient undergoing an emergency procedure or has a diagnosis of bowel obstruction, bowel strangulation, peritonitis, bowel perforation, local or systemic infection, ischemic bowel, carcinomatosis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Patients are participating in another clinical trial which may affect this study's outcomes.
Patient has been taking regular steroid medication.
Patient has contraindications to general anesthesia.
Patient has preexisting sphincter problems or evidence of extensive local disease in the pelvis.
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