*4.1.4.3 Soave procedure*

Circumferential endorectal dissection of rectal mucosa and submucosa, followed by evagination of these layers through the anus for resection. A rectal muscular channel remains, and innervated colon is intussuscepted through the remaining rectal muscular channel. A colorectal anastomosis is performed at the distal end of the muscular channel [9].
