Functional complaints and quality of life after transanal total mesorectal excision: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total mesorectal excision (TME) gives excellent oncological results in rectal cancer treatment, but patients may experience functional problems. A novel approach to performing TME is by single-port transanal minimally invasive surgery. This systematic review evaluated the functional outcomes and quality of life after transanal and laparoscopic TME.

Methods

A comprehensive search in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase and the trial registers was conducted in May 2019. PRISMA guidelines were used. Data for meta-analysis were pooled using a random-effects model.

Results

A total of 11 660 studies were identified, from which 14 studies and six conference abstracts involving 846 patients (599 transanal TME, 247 laparoscopic TME) were included. A substantial numb

SUBMITTER: van der Heijden JAG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7155085 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature