| Abdominoperineal resection | |
|---|---|
| Other names | abdominoperineal excision, or Miles operation |
| Specialty | General surgery |
An abdomino perineal resection, formally known as abdominoperineal resection of the rectum and abdominoperineal excision of the rectum is a surgery for rectal cancer or anal cancer. It is frequently abbreviated as AP resection, APR and APER.