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A patient presents with a clinical T2N0M0 adenocarcinoma at 5 cm from the anal verge. If a stapler is used for rectal transection at the distal resection margin, what is the MOST distal location of the staple line that can generally be achieved in preparation for a double-stapled anastomosis?

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