Objective To evaluate the role of Contour TM in the resection of low rectal cancer.Methods Ninety-six low rectal cancer patients were randomly divided into two groups.In the control group，all patients had a routine procedure.In the Contouflu group，the Contour TM was used to close the distal rectum.All parameters including the anal sphincter preservation rate and infection rate were analyzed and compared.Results Both groups had neady the same results after operation.However，the Contour TM group preserved more anal sphincters(P＜0.01)，was able to resect lower position tumor (P＜0.05)and had a lower infection rate(P＜0.05).Conclusion Contour TM has a great potential in the operation of low rectal cancer.

Objective To evaluate the role of Contour TM in the resection of low rectal cancer.Methods Ninety-six low rectal cancer patients were randomly divided into two groups.In the control group，all patients had a routine procedure.In the Contouflu group，the Contour TM was used to close the distal rectum.All parameters including the anal sphincter preservation rate and infection rate were analyzed and compared.Results Both groups had neady the same results after operation.However，the Contour TM group preserved more anal sphincters(P＜0.01)，was able to resect lower position tumor (P＜0.05)and had a lower infection rate(P＜0.05).Conclusion Contour TM has a great potential in the operation of low rectal cancer.